From Yunus on Friendship

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That by which our hearts are held
Whole worlds love it too.
I can't deny the Truth-
Many Ways lead to the One.

Those whom the Beloved loves,
We must also love.
If someone is a friend of the the Friend,
How can we afford not to be friends?

If you would be a lover,
Befriend him who loves your Friend;
And if you cannot,
Don't call yourself a friend of mine.

Whomever you tend to despise,
Hold dear instead.
Don't belittle others, respect them.
This is where the Path leads.

If your heart is filled with love,
Your way is sacrifice,
Through sacrifice you will find your place
In the ranks of Love.

Hearts which truly love the Truth,
Truth will open a door wide.
Dismantle the house of selfishness,
Put a away your self-regard.

High and love, enemy and friend,
the Friend serves them all.
Whoever wants to spread this Word
Must first go out of his home.

This counsel that Yunus gives
Is like buried gold.
Those who love the Friend
and the friends of the Friend,
Find Peace in both worlds.