Vol. 5, Pearls from the Ocean Unseen "Blessed are They that Mourn" Part 2
There was once a well-known dervish in Gwalior, Mohammed Ghauth, who sat in the jungle, unclothed, and only ate when food was brought to him. He was poverty-stricken in the eyes of the world, but was respected by all. Evil days came on Gwalior. The state was threatened by a powerful enemy, with an army twice the size of that belonging to the ruler who in his distress sought Mohammed Ghauth.
The sage at first asked to be left in peace, but his help being further entreated by the Maharaja himself, he at last said, "Show me the army that is threatening you." They took him outside the city and showed him the vast host that was advancing.
Mohammed Ghauth waved his hand, repeating the word Maktul [be destroyed]. As he did so the army of the Maharaja of Gwalior appeared immense to the oncoming army, which turned in fear and fled.
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