M2:841 — بس مثال و شرح خواهد این کلام / لیک ترسم تا نلغزد وهم عام

This couplet comes at a critical juncture where Rumi has been discussing the 'heart' (دل) as the true locus of divine perception, contrasting it with the physical body. He states that the heart is God's 'gaze' (نظرگاه) and the 'center of the world' (دل عالم). Such abstract and deeply mystical concepts are not easily conveyed, and Rumi recognizes this challenge. He knows that these ideas, if not properly contextualized and understood, could be misinterpreted or even lead to confusion among his general audience. The 'common imagination' (وهم عام) refers to the ordinary, uninitiated mind, which might 'stumble' (نلغزد) or err in comprehending these subtle spiritual realities. This reveals Rumi's pastoral concern for his readers, highlighting his awareness that spiritual truths must be presented with care to avoid misguidance or superficial understanding. He often uses stories and parables precisely to bridge this gap, but here he expresses a moment of caution, suggesting that some truths are so delicate they risk distortion if not handled with extreme subtlety.