O Anis, what do mendicants have to do with velvet and silk? We have considered this bare earth itself to be our bed of dreams.
In this serene verse, Mir Anis beautifully captures the essence of spiritual contentment and detachment from worldly luxuries. Velvet and silk belong to those chasing status, whereas a true dervish finds the bare earth transformed into a comforting carpet of dreams. It gently reminds us that profound peace doesn't come from opulent cushions, but from an uncluttered heart at ease with simplicity.
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