English
Do Not Grieve
Do not grieve, for in the end your place is the highest seat of paradise; your heart's face is turned forever toward God's pleasure.
Do not grieve, for when the bird of your soul flies from your body, its home and nest is a seat of truth.
Do not grieve, for when this body of yours sinks into the grave, its dust is bathed in the waters of mercy until resurrection.
Do not grieve, for God chose you above all creatures; this comes from the beauty of His grace, not from the perfection of your service.
Do not grieve, for day and night, three hundred and sixty times, God's grace looks upon you; all of this is out of love.
Do not grieve, for wherever you are, your God is with you; when you seek God, servant, tell me, what trouble is there?
Do not grieve, for He mixed His own love into your clay; your God's love is your companion, woven into the root of creation.
Do not grieve, for another is with you, beyond your own self; He is not you, nor are you Him, and to name Him is itself a mercy.
Do not grieve that you have become drunk and ruined without wine; tell the town's censors this is the wine of paradise.
Do not grieve, for God has called you His servant; being God's servant, Mohyi, is the mark of true fortune.