M1:3808 — جز به باد او نجنبد میل من / نیست جز عشق احد سرخیل من

This couplet comes from the powerful speech of Imam Ali, explaining why he sheathed his sword during a battle after his opponent spat in his face. He is articulating the pure, selfless state of a true spiritual warrior. Ali explains that his actions are not driven by personal anger, ego, or worldly desires, but by divine inspiration and pure love for God. The 'breeze' (باد) here is a metaphor for the subtle, guiding influence of the divine, indicating that his will is entirely surrendered and responsive to God's command. The phrase 'Love of the One' (عشق احد) signifies that God's singular, absolute love is the sole principle governing his being and actions, making him impervious to base emotions like personal rage. This profound declaration underscores the Sufi ideal of fana (annihilation of self) in God, where the individual will becomes perfectly aligned with the divine will, ensuring that all actions are performed for God and not for personal gain or retribution.