M6:4737 — نیستم اومیدوار از هیچ سو / وان کرم می‌گویدم لا تیاسوا

This couplet captures a fundamental tension in the spiritual journey: the human feeling of utter unworthiness and the constant, unconditional call of Divine Grace. The speaker, having previously described themselves as an 'unripe grape' (M6:4736) and a 'child' (M6:4731-4734) in spiritual development, feels entirely undeserving and incapable of reaching the divine. This self-assessment leads to a state of profound despair, a feeling of being 'without hope from any direction.'

However, this personal despondency is immediately countered by the voice of 'that Grace' (وان کرم), which speaks directly to the soul with the imperative "la tayasū" (لا تیاسوا) – 'do not despair.' This Arabic phrase echoes Quranic verses (e.g., Quran 12:87, 15:56, 39:53) that forbid despair in God's mercy. Rumi is emphasizing that while a seeker may feel utterly lost or unworthy, God's grace is boundless and actively calls them towards hope and perseverance. It's a reminder that the path is sustained not by human merit, but by divine compassion and encouragement, even when one feels most distant.