A person, sometimes after climbing to the heights of fortune, is still left to hang on the gallows; sometimes, while struggling on the plank of life, they end up becoming the one enthroned. The distance between fortune (Bakht) and throne (Takht) is very narrow and tight. But sometimes, a person who emerges from the turmoil of trials pushes through with great effort. If they learn from this entire journey of life, they will be considered successful, triumphant, and a complete and great human being. If, however, they ride the devil’s horse, then it’s the same knot and the same axe. In that case, one can assume that even after eating and drinking, they have vomited due to indigestion and could not bear it; their mind could not change; they remain the same unshaped, wooden block. The point is that when one mistakes a blind buffalo for a horse and rides it, the result is inevitably like that landlord who is terrified that a replacement might emerge in society.
This landlord, startled by all this destruction and breakdown, who is actually unworthy (a Dhaahyo), meaning he is not capable, but financial progress and the wealth of illicit gains have assigned this position to him. Yet, he lacks the necessary qualities. Now, he must, by any means, not give up this position but must stretch the rope until it reaches his hybrid artificial progeny. Then, any plants or trees that come in the way must be mercilessly trampled upon and bypassed.
But the Landlord—ignorant, seated on the throne of fame, wielding the reins (like a Wagoo), bloodthirsty, yet weak-hearted, and a used tissue paper—appears outwardly like a champion, but history is witness that the wealthier a person is, the more fearful and afraid they remain. This is because they will never abandon their luxuries, pleasures, and comforts. On the other hand, the fakir (mendicant) with a towel on his shoulder, who has nothing left but life, will have no fear or dread whatsoever. These fear-driven, demanding landlords are always afraid of such fearless individuals.
The banks of these fakir-like individuals may not have any apparent money, but in their rags are hidden great formulas for universal welfare and reform, including love and sincerity, and humanity. If a fakir begins to reveal the truth, what else will that unbridled society do but become enraged?
Syed Ghulam Hyder Shah Qalandri
Kunri, SIndh, Pakistan
