"The sheikh was deeply impressed by the Gurus word. But as we know he was a sufi and had the virtues and the failings of the sect of mummadan faqirs. the islamic religion founded in the deserts of Arabia had been spread far and wide with the help of the sword and fire. Under the influence of the Persian and Indian schools of philosophy it had however become Hinduized. This gave rise to the sect of sufism among the india muslims. But the sufis were muhammadans all the same. The could not give up either the form and appearance prescribed for their community or the islamic law proclaimed by the prophet and expounded by muslim divines. Shiekh brahm, being a sufi, had none of the bigotry and intolerance of the ordinary muhammadans. Still he was a follower of the prophet.


Hence, bethinking himself of his duty to his prophet, he tried to impress upon the Guru the need and benefit of having an intercessor at the court of God. He said that God could not be approached or moved but through the mediation of the prophet; so for a man of religion, the belief in one was as essential as in the other. "Let me see", he "whom you make mans intercessor".

The Guru replied, "no friend, no intercessor is needed. Why raise one who is subject to birth and death to a position of equality with the Timeless to reach the Lord? How can such a one intercede for others? In order that one may hope to reach the Lord's presence, one should acquire and cultivate such virtues as are pleasing unto him. It is useless for a bride who desires union with her lord to seek the help of mediators. If she has beauty of form and character, if she is humble and sweet tempered, if her heart and soul are filled with true love for her lord, is she tries by words and deeds to please him, surely, He will come to her of his own accord. Similar is the case with seekers of union with the lord. O sheikh.. Why pay homage to wazirs and courtiers when the great king is himself accessible to all at all hours? This does not mean that man needs no help of guidance in the journey to the land of the beloved. One surely needs the assistance of those who know the path and can show it to others. Their assistance and guidance are also needed on the way, lest one should falter or stumle or one's heart should get entangled in the countless allurements that beset the way. He needs all that help. Still, he has to travel on his own feet. And when the chamber of the lord is reached, the seeker has to go in by himself. Whether the lord takes him unto his bossom or sends him out to begin his journey anew, will depend upon his own personal merits. No mediators will be of any help there. Lead a life of sweet humility, of loving, steadfast service of your fellow- creatures and of constant unwavering devotion to truth; be ever a seeker after the lord; serve him through his creatures and at all hours, let a hymn of praise and adoration rise from your heart. Seek instruction and guidance from men of God, and then act on what they say. Let your whole heart, mind and soul be in such service. You will be surely saved. the lord will surely take you unto him bosom.