M2:1531 — از محبت دردها صافی شود / از محبت دردها شافی شود

This couplet appears in the story of Luqman, specifically during a test of his wisdom and patience. He is offered a bitter watermelon, which he consumes without complaint. When asked why he endures such bitterness, he responds by expressing his profound gratitude and love for his benefactor. He explains that having received so many sweet gifts, it would be shameful to refuse one bitter offering.

Following this demonstration of unwavering devotion, Rumi interjects with a series of couplets (M2:1530-1532) that expound on the miraculous power of muḥabbat (محبت, love). This particular beyt, M2:1531, emphasizes love's dual capacity: to purify (صافی شود) and to heal (شافی شود) all pains. Purification here implies a cleansing or refining of the soul through suffering, while healing suggests a complete restoration or remedy. It's not just about enduring pain, but about love's active role in transforming it into something beneficial and ultimately removing its sting. In the context of Luqman, his love for his master transforms the bitter experience into an act of profound spiritual grace, demonstrating how love can transcend and transmute physical and emotional hardship.