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UGAMIA SOHI DIN ATHMIA

Sayyed Muhammadshah

The sun that rises sets; the flowers that blossom wither.

High buildings crumble, and all those who are born finally die.

O self! You are like a wasp going from one flower

to another

You are full of greed and you are tempted by the

worldly pleasures

Know that this world is a four day dream.

And you will finally return to dust ...1

The Kevda (sweet smelling flower) dries up

The water-wheel breaks

The oxen working on the water-wheel stops walking

And even the farmer leaves ...2

Millionaires and kings have passed away from this world;

And many millions have died

Those who have ruled and sat on high thrones

Have all mingled with dust ...3

The 'mind' is held tight by the temptations of the world

And goes astray (leaving Hazir Imam)

O wasp-like mind, where are you wondering to?

Remember that this world (maya) is futile ...4

All the children, all the cattle

All the mothers and the fathers have to be left behind

In the end the soul has to part alone

Only the meritorious and the evil deeds shall accompany (it) ...5

Sayyed Muhammadshah requests

O slaves of God! Come along with me (to Hazir Imam)

To benefit ourselves

The judgment (of our deeds) is in the hands of the Lord. ...6