M4:1831 — گفت زین سو بوی یاری می‌رسد / کاندرین ده شهریاری می‌رسد

This couplet is part of a longer narrative where the Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) is predicting the coming of a future saint, Abu'l-Hasan Kharaqani. The imagery of a 'scent' (بوی) is crucial here; it signifies a subtle, spiritual perception, not a physical smell. The Prophet, with his elevated spiritual senses, can detect the 'fragrance' of this Friend of God, even though Abu'l-Hasan is yet to be born. The 'sovereign' (شهریار) refers to Abu'l-Hasan's spiritual kingship, his profound influence and authority in the realm of divine knowledge and guidance, which will manifest in the 'village' (ده) – a humble setting that will nonetheless be illuminated by his presence. Rumi uses this anecdote to highlight the prophetic insight of Muhammad and to underscore the idea that true spiritual greatness can be perceived before its physical manifestation, often in unexpected places.