Whoever is a friend of the poor may honor us with their visit, for we possess no floor covering other than a humble reed mat.
The poet speaks with quiet dignity and deep contentment, welcoming only those who value genuine spiritual connection over worldly opulence. The coarse reed-mat (boriya) stands in sharp contrast to lavish carpets, becoming a beautiful symbol of a life stripped of vanity and pretension. It is an open, heartfelt invitation: honor our humble abode only if you love the dervish for his soul, for sincerity is all we have to offer.
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