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During the reign of the Seljuks when the Türkmens ruled, Soltan Sanjar read a poem by Enweri and invite him to his palace:

The course of the world, the wicked world,

Caused severe pain and damage.

All evils on earth and in the sky ask,

“Where is Enweri’s little home?”

 

Immediately after reading the quatrain, the Soltan says:

“O poet, if all evils strike your home alone, don’t just complain, but think a while. And say, ‘What if it is the result of my sins?’ Nothing is groundless. Even the slightest motion does not take place without a cause for it. There is a sign of wisdom in everything.”

Enweri listens to the Soltan and understands what he means: “Even when he is living rough, the soul of man resides at the top of the legendary Kaf Mountain.” He realized that not every single one of his desires could be fulfilled, that he could not adapt to every condition and that he could not reside in a particular place for long.

It would not be right to remain idle and claim that this was our fate. Everyone should strive to improve his future and be happy in his life. “Perseverance means success,” as the saying goes.

Remain upright, even if you encounter a difficulty. Don’t just be upset. When you suffer from grief and sorrow, just think that these are the salty ingredients in a sweet soup.

It is hard to live in a world colder than ice, if you don’t have warm heart. Man’s life after the beautiful days of


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