Page 139 - The Book of Rumi

The Most Diffi cult Thing in the World

esus of Nazareth was often presented with deeply profound queries from
Jcommon people, and his answers frequently proved to be life changing for
them. One day, an agitated man approached him hurriedly, waving to catch
his attention.
“Please, great prophet, help me.” The man panted heavily as he reached
the place where Jesus had stopped. “What is the most diffi cult thing in the
world to encounter?”
“God’s wrath,” Jesus replied instantly.
“How can we avoid it?”
“By suppressing your anger.”
The man dropped his gaze and nodded gratefully. With no need to
further explain the matter, seeing that the man had thoroughly grasped its
essence, Jesus continued on to his destination.

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