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42.
The Perwāna much wished Jelāl to give him private instruction at his palace; and requested Jelāl’s son, Sultan Veled, to intercede for him in the matter; which he did.
Jelāl replied to his son: “Bahā’u-’d-Dīn! He cannot bear that burden.” This was thrice repeated. Jelāl then remarked to his son: “Bahā’u-’d-Dīn! A bucket, the water of which is enough for forty, cannot be drained by one.”
Bahā made the reflection: “Had I not pressed the matter, I had never heard this wonderful saying.”
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At another time, the Perwāna, through Bahā’u-’d-Dīn, requested Jelāl to give a public lecture to all the men of science of the city, who were desirous to hear him.
His answer was: “A tree laden with fruit, had its branches bowed down to the earth therewith. At the time, doubts and gainsayings prevented the gardeners from gathering and enjoying the fruit. The tree has now raised its head to the skies, and beyond. Can they hope, then, to pluck and eat of its fruit?”
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Again, the Perwāna requested Jelāl himself to instruct him and give him counsel.