States and Jackals

The jackal thinks that he has feasted well, when he has in fact only eaten the leavings of the lion.

I transmit the science of producing 'states'. This , used alone, causes damage. He will lead man to worship 'States', until they will almost be unable to return to the Sufi Path.

(Abdul-Qadir of Gilan)

Source: "The Way of The Sufi", by Idries Shah

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