M6:4888 — آن نسیمی که بیایدت از چمن / هست پیدا از سموم گولخن

This couplet appears in a section where a dying man is trying to determine which of his three sons is the 'laziest' (in a Sufi sense, meaning most detached from worldly concerns) to inherit his wealth. Rumi uses this context to discuss how truth and falsehood are revealed through speech, even when words themselves might be deceptive. The imagery of the 'breeze from the garden' (نسیم چمن) represents truth, sincerity, and spiritual purity, which carries a naturally pleasant aroma. In contrast, the 'stench of the furnace' (سموم گولخن) symbolizes falsehood, deceit, and worldly attachment, which emits a foul odor. The point is that while words can be manipulated, the underlying essence or spirit of what is being said—its 'scent'—cannot be hidden from a discerning listener. This ties into the broader theme of inner states revealing themselves through outward manifestations, a recurring motif in Sufi thought where the heart's condition ultimately dictates the nature of one's actions and words.