M4:850 — چون به مرغانت فرستادست حق / لحن هر مرغی بدادستت سبق

This beyt comes from a section where Rumi is discussing the story of the people of Saba and the guidance of Solomon, peace be upon him, to the family of Bilqis. Solomon's ability to understand the 'language of the birds' (manṭiq al-ṭayr) is a recurring motif in Sufism, symbolizing the spiritual master's insight into the hidden states and needs of disciples. Here, Rumi extends this metaphor to the spiritual guide or even any individual with a degree of spiritual discernment.

The 'birds' (murghān) represent different types of souls, each with its unique spiritual inclination, challenges, and 'language.' Just as a fowler uses a specific call and bait to attract a particular kind of bird, the spiritual guide must address each seeker according to their specific condition. The couplet emphasizes that this capacity is a divine gift: 'God has sent you forth to your own birds' and 'bestowed upon you the language of each bird.' This implies that the ability to connect with and guide diverse souls is not merely a learned skill but a grace, enabling the guide to offer tailored counsel.

The subsequent beyts (M4:851-855) elaborate on this by giving examples: speaking the language of 'compulsion' (jabr) to a 'bird of compulsion,' offering patience to a 'broken-winged bird,' and describing the 'qualities of Qaf' to the ʿAnqā (Phoenix). The core message is the necessity of individualized guidance—recognizing that different souls require different approaches on their spiritual journey, and that God has provided the means for such nuanced communication.