A Helper of Hearts
by Rumi, from: The Forbidden Rumi, translated by Nevit O. Ergin and Will Johnson
Don't look down on the heart,
even if it's not behaving well.
Even in that shape, the heart
is more precious than the teachings
of the exalted saints.
The broken heart is where God looks.
How lucky is the soul that mends the heart!
For God, consoling the heart
that is broken into hundreds of pieces
is better than going on pilgrimage.
God's treasures are buried in ruined hearts.
If you put on the belt of service
and serve hearts
like a slave or servant,
the roads to all the secrets
will open before your eyes.
If you want peace and glory,
forget about your earthly honors
and try to please the hearts.
If you become
a helper of hearts,
springs of wisdom
will flow from your heart.
The water of life will run from your mouth
like a torrent.
Your breath will become medicine
like the breath of Jesus.
Be silent.
Even if you have two hundred tongues
in each hair on your head,
you won't be able to explain
the heart.
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