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Jim is Janib ("draw back"), that is, "Draw back from the threshold of the True One if thou still possessest earthly attributes." (43:2) Shin is Ushkur ("thank")-- "Thank thy Lord on His earth that He may bless thee in His heaven; albeit in the world of oneness, this heaven is the same as His earth." (43:3) Kaf referreth to Kuffi, that is: "Take off from thyself the wrappings of limitations, that thou mayest come know what thou hast not known of the states of Sanctity." (43:4) Wert thou to harken to the melodies of this mortal Bird, then wouldst thou seek out the undying chalice and pass by every perishable cup. (43:5) Peace be upon those who walk in the Right Path! |