Kisah Sufi

“Let me go,” the bird said to the bird-catcher, “and I’ll teach you three secrets.” The man let the bird go. “First: don’t believe anything absurd.” The bird hopped away. “Second: don’t grieve; when you lose something, let it go.” The bird flew up in a tree. “There’s a pearl in my stomach as big as an apple.” The man started weeping. The bird laughed. “Remember: don’t grieve, and don’t believe something absurd. I’m smaller than an apple myself!” “What about the third piece of advice?” “You’re a fool and don’t deserve it!” the bird replied, and then flew away. TINY T TALES ALES FROM THE SUFIS 201