An invitation
by Nur ‘Ali Shah Isfahani
 
We are the rainclouds streaming pearls
Hey Mountain Man hey
We are the womb-like sea which stores them
Hey get up move along!
 
If you seek the Light of God why wander
vainly back and forth?
We are the Orient of Light
Hey Great Mountain hey!
 
If you seek the Hidden Mysteries
all open and unveiled
We are the Treasury of Secrets
Hey get up move along!
 
If your day has become like night and storm
misted and obscure
We are the candle to banish gloom
Hey Mountain Man hey!
 
If you see merchandise you desire
in the Caravan of Oneness
We are the Caravan’s camel driver
Hey get up move along!
 
We are the revelers drunk and free
of the shreds of reputation
The wine of this tavern is ours to sell
Hey Great Mountain hey!