A group of ruffians opposed a dervish, insulted him, beat him, and caused him distress.
He complained of his impatience to the elder of the path, explaining what had happened.
The elder said: “O child! The dervish’s cloak is the garment of contentment. Whoever cannot bear adversity in this attire is a pretender, and the cloak is forbidden to him.”
The vast sea is not troubled by a stone
A true mystic who is offended is still shallow
If harm comes to you, endure it
For through forgiveness, you are cleansed of sin
O brother, if you wish to become dust
Become dust before you turn to dust
