The Pearl of Wisdom - Chapter 39

CHAPTER 39

Bawa and the Bridge-keeper

Bridge-Keeper: "Bawa should you not always be as calm and as patient as the spring-water? Bawa, always be patient. This world is evil and quarrelsome. Those born on the earth have many flaws. It is to reform them and to direct them on the good path, that Allah has created the rare pearls of wisdom. All right, Bawa, do not lose your patience.

Beyond this point, I have no right to proceed. I shall leave you now."

Amidst more soothing words, the Bridge – Keeper tried to leave.

Guru: "What is this? You spoke such pleasant words and now you bid me farewell! You are leaving me alone! Let us continue to talk a little more."

Bridge-Keeper: "I cannot proceed even a foot further. This is my boundary. The person who brought you here will come now and guide you beyond this point. This is his territory."

With these words the Bridge-Keeper disappeared.

Guru lamented: "Oh! What is this? He has left without saying another word!”

As the Guru turned and took a step, he saw Theiwaani and her husband talking to each other.