Mystery of His Being

Either this desire of mine will be fulfilled on this journey or when I return home from the journey. It may be that (the fulfilment of) my desire depends on going abroad and that after I have gone abroad I shall attain (to it) at home. I will seek the Beloved with all my might and energy until I know whether I need not have sought (Him). How should (the mystery of) His being with me enter my (spiritual) ear unless I wander round the world? How should I apprehend the mystery of His being with me except after (making) long journeys?”

The Masnawi - Volume 6, 4175