May God keep the ecstatic mystic safe, for he has startled me awake; what I had taken to be my destination was merely a dream of the destination.
On the spiritual path or in the journey of life, we often settle at a comfortable rest stop, mistaking a fleeting sense of peace for the final destination. The poet expresses heartfelt gratitude to the mystic whose startling presence jolted him awake from this pleasant illusion. It is a tender reflection on humility, reminding us that what felt like the ultimate arrival was merely a dream of the goal, and the true pursuit continues.
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