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Jalāl al-Dīn Muḥammad Rūmī’s answers to questions asked by a disciple.

What Is Poison?
Rumi – Anything which is more than our necessity is Poison.
It may be Power, Wealth, Hunger, Ego, Greed, Laziness, Love,
Ambition, Hate or Anything.

What Is Fear?
Rumi – Non acceptance of Uncertainty.
If we accept that uncertainty,
it becomes Adventure.

What Is Envy?
Rumi – Non acceptance of Good in others.
If we accept that Good, it becomes Inspiration.

What Is Anger?
Rumi – Non acceptance of things which are beyond our control.
If we accept, it becomes Tolerance.

What Is Hatred?
Rumi – Non acceptance of person as he/she Is.
If we accept person unconditionally, it becomes LOVE.