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Poison as defined by a saint! What is a poison? According to Ontario Poison Center, “a poison is any substance that may cause harm or illness to a person because of its chemical action to the body. There can be many different routes of exposure. The most common include: • Swallowing • Splashing on the skin or in the eyes • Inhaling A substance may be harmful or poisonous if taken the wrong way, by the wrong person or in the wrong amount. Poisons cause a wide variety of symptoms, ranging from a mild reaction to a serious illness or possible death.” The best definition of poison could found in Wikipedia that reads as under: “In biology, poisons are substances that cause disturbances in organisms, usually by chemical reaction or other activity on the molecular scale, when an organism absorbs a sufficient quantity. The fields of medicine (particularly veterinary) and zoology often distinguish a poison from a toxin, and from venom.” However, those who are conversant with the writings of Jalal ad-Din Muhammad Rumi, who is popularly known as Rumi, the 13th-century Persian poet, jurist, scholar, theologian, and Sufi mystic perhaps know the definition of Poison given by this great scholar who lived and died in Konya, Turkey on December 17, 1273. Rumi was once asked to define poison! In reply the great saint said, “Anything which is more than our necessity is poison! It may be power, wealth, hunger, ego, laziness, greed, love, ambition, hate or anything!” I wonder whether Rumi would add the word "Tax evasion skill" to the list had he been alive now. Just wondering nothing more than that!! 
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Was just wondering after reading from Rumi's "Masnavi"! Nothing More!!
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Interesting, and something to ponder for sure. Be a prism, spreading God's light and love, not a mirror reflecting the world's hatred.
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Interesting, and something to ponder for sure. Thanks for your thoughtful comment. I appreciate. I presume that this 13th century genius had the capacity to view the future even closing his both eyes! God bless you and your better half too.
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Karen,hello... I am delighted to read from you here on my blog page after sometimes. Thank you so much for your lovely comment! However, you may not have taxable income but surely you pay indirect taxes like others do!! Stay well and happy all the times!
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Maisie, hello... Yes, it does leave the door wide open, Maisie. You seem to be correct if you deduce that everything in excess of our need is a poison! I should suggest you to read Rumi's works if you want to learn more about this Sufi Mystic. Rumi was not a Prophet like Jesus Christ though he was definitely a versatile man! I take this opportunity to thank you for taking interest on this blog and for your inputs. The blog stands enriched by your presence as well. Take Care and Stay happy and cheerful always!
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Maisie, Thanks again for quoting from Rumi. You may also like to read the long poem titled “Who is at my door?" The first two paragraphs of the poem read as under: He said, "Who is at my door?" I said, "Your humble servant." He said, "What business do you have?" I said, "To greet you, 0 Lord." He said, "How long will you journey on?" I said, "Until you stop me." He said, "How long will you boil in the fire?" I said, "Until I am pure. May I suggest you to Google “Who is at my door? by Mewlana Jalaluddin Rumi - Famous poems" if you do not find it readily in Brad Gooch's “Rumi’s Secret.” Have a pleasant time.
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Roxy,hello... Thank you so much for providing informative inputs to make this blog of mine more interesting and readable by all and sundry. I appreciate. Richard Rohr has defined Mysticism and a Mystic as follows: “Mysticism is when God’s presence becomes experiential and undoubted for a person. …A mystic doesn’t say “I believe.” They say “I know.” A true mystic will ironically speak with that self-confidence but at the same time with a kind of humility.” You are right, Mary Ann, that many of the scholars consider that Jesus was a Mystic! I agree with the view that Jesus “had a profound experience with God and he knew every fiber of his being.” Mary Ann, I must stop here because I can not say more in this respect as I am an ordinary person who knows very little about Mysticism or Jesus Christ! Moreover, some are of opinion that Jesus did not come to preach a new religion based on mysticism. I consider Jesus a prophet like other prophets sent by our creator from time to time to bring the human beings back to the rails! Incidentally, I may say that I like it very much to read the poems of Rumi and ponder. I have no problem to agree with what you have posted on my blog. I shall thank you once again for taking interest on this blog of mine. Take care of yourself always and stay cheerful all the times!
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