XV: This is the adored one--that is the rival

This is the adored one--that is the rival:
This is the rose--that is the thorn.

This is the rose--that is the thorn:
This is Mansur--that the gallows-tree.

This is the beloved--that the malicious:
This is the treasure--that is the snake.

This is wisdom--and that is love:
This is anguish--that the consoler.

This is separation--that is conjunction:
This is autumn--that the fresh spring.

This is devotion--that is sinfulness:
This is refulgence--but that is fire.

This is the wise man--that is the fool:
This is awake--but that is asleep.

This is Rahman--that is the adored:
This is the sick--that is the physician.