Poem 15 (He Came to Know Himself) FSc Part 1 English Notes

Poem 15: He Came to Know Himself

This chapter is from the 11th class English book 3 and it has been written by Sachal sarmast. we have presented the important questions and main idea of this chapter for the intermediate (first year) fsc fa ics i.com first year students.

Summary

The poet reflects on mystic experience. He shares example of a saint, Mansoor, who claimed that he was god. May be he became so engrossed in God’s love that he forgot that a man cannot be God.

Questions Answers

Describe the central theme and the message of the poem.

The theme of the poem “He Came to Know Himself” is love of God. It has been elaborated with reference to a mystic experience of a saint, Mansoor. The saint was in deep love with God. His experience of love was so intimate and unusual that he even went to say “I am god”. This statement was in conflict with the teachings of Islam. Mansur was, therefore, Sentenced to death. This controversy apart, the real message of the poem is immense love for the Creator. The poet believes that a true lover of God sees nothing except God. Like Mansur Hallaj, he is willing to sacrifice his own life for the sake of God’s love. He does not mind even if he is humiliated like Hazrat Yusuf (A.S) who was cheaply sold as a slave. The poet believes that only by loving God you will know Him and if you know Him, you will know yourself.

Who treated the bazaars of Egypt?

This is a reference to Prophet Joseph (A.S). He was cheaply sold as a slave in Egypt.

Why does the poet put emphasis on knowing himself?

The poet believes that one can know God only if he knows his own self. In order to be closer to God, it is essential that he should know his own self.

What makes one entangled in love?

Love is Sublime. Love is truth. If one gets entangled in love, he can reach the Sublime truth.

Why did Mansur mount the gallows?

Mansur mounted the gallows because he got entangled in love and said, “I am god”. This statement was against the teaching of islam. Therefore, . Mansur Was sentenced to death.

What is the bare truth?

The poet says that the intimate relationship between man and God through love is the plain truth.

Explain these lines He alighted from high heaven To pour a cascade of love.

The poet believes that earth is the best place for experiencing love. For this reason, God comes from heaven to earth to pour love in the heart of devotees.

What is the poet saying about his sojourn on earth?

The poet believes that the ultimate Truth stays at different places. Earth is also one of the places where the ultimate Truth stays.

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