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After he had acquired a certain proficiency in the sciences, he devoted himself to the study of theology—walking in the way of God—and to this end he repaired to Khorasan. On leaving Samarkand, he went to pay his respects to that much beloved and respected example of piety, Khwaja Nasir-ud-Din Ubaidullah, who lived there. He asked Hazrat Maulana where he was going. The latter replied that he was going to Khorasan. Again he asked: "Are you going for the sake of study, or for some other object?" A certain student, who was in the company of Hazrat Maulana, said: "His greatest desire is to become a darvish." His Holiness \[the Khwaja\] telling them to wait a little, went into his garden, and after a prolonged absence returned, bringing two letters for Hazrat Maulana: one was a letter of recommendation to Khwaja Kilan, the son of Maulana Sad-ud-Din Kashghari; the other contained an account of the rules and practices of devotees, which he had written, and which he now gave to Hazrat Maulana. \[Here follows an epitome or summary of the contents of the "Tract," which contained commendations to the study of divine truths, through following Muhammad, and warnings against associating with dancing and singing (or howling) darvishes, and against listening to heretical doctrines.\] ### [125.2](https://indike.org/pramana/in.darkages.kashmir.tarikh-i-rashidi~en-ross.125.2) In the Salsalat ul Arifin, one of Hazrat Maulana's works, it is written: "It was most strange that in spite of the Khwaja's admonition, my desire to visit Khorasan was in no way lessened; I at length obtained Khwaja Nasir-ud-Din's sanction to depart, and set out for Khorasan. But as, on the road, incidents occurred which prevented me from proceeding further, I returned and entered the Khwaja's service." The writer remained some time with him, and managed his private kitchen; and so great was his devotion that he used himself to come, on foot, and lay the meals before Hazrat Ishdn. He, by degrees, won his entire confidence, and Hazrat Ishdn used to address Hazrat Mauland in the presence of all his most distinguished guests. In all matters, the most perfect intimacy and trust existed between them — so much so, that Mauldnd Muhammad became an object of jealousy to the other companions of Hazrat Ishdn and his children. And as this gave rise to much unpleasantness, Hazrat Maulana set out for Khorasan in company with Maulana Muhammad Amin, who was also a disciple of Hazrat Ishan. . . . And there they spent six months in the enjoyment of the society of Maulana Abdur Rahman Jami. Hazrat Maulana then entered the service of Hazrat Ishan in Tashkand, who encouraged him and honoured him with the respectful style of "Ishdn." . . . . ### [125.3](https://indike.org/pramana/in.darkages.kashmir.tarikh-i-rashidi~en-ross.125.3) It was the fashion, at that time, for every Sultan to have one of Hazrat Mauland's disciples for a spiritual guide. Thus Sultan Abu Said Mirzd entertained Mauland Kdsim; Sultan Ahmad Mirza, Mauldnd Khwaja Ali; and all the Sultans observed this practice. Sultan Mahmud Khan was guided by Hazrat Maulana. I have heard this last say: "I was once praising Sultan Mahmud Khan to Hazrat Ishan, when he remarked that Sultan Mahmud Khdn was indeed a very capable young man, but he had one fault, which was a hinderance to his advancement. A pupil, with such an instructor, ought to do all that his instructor told him, and not rely on his own judgment; but, like a hawk, he should pounce down upon whatever prey he is sent against, whether or no he has strength sufficient, and should not hesitate and doubt, as the Khdn did. It was this that prevented him rising to that elevation which his people had expected of him." ### [125.4](https://indike.org/pramana/in.darkages.kashmir.tarikh-i-rashidi~en-ross.125.4) In a word, after the death of Hazrat Ishdn, Hazrat Maulana went to Tdshkand, where he was welcomed with honour and devotion, and where he remained until the destruction of Tdshkand, when he migrated to Bokhdrd. At that time Mahmud Sultdn, brother of Shdhi Beg Khdn, and father of Ubaid Ullah Khdn, was ruler of Bokhdrd, as representative of Shdhi Beg Khdn. He cultivated the society of Hazrat Mauldnd and was his disciple for one winter, which greatly pleased Hazrat Mauldnd, who for this reason stayed on in Bokhdrd from that date to the year 916, when my father went to Khordsdn and was martyred. It has been mentioned in my own story, and will be related again, how kind Hazrat Maulana was to me. When the Kazilbash overran the land (as will be described), Hazrat Maulana left Bokhara and went to Andijan and Akhsi, where he resolved to stay. There, many people became Nakhshbandi under his guidance, thus attaining high rank, and are, to this day, a blessing in the land, where they propagate the doctrines of their sect. An account of these men will be given below, in connection with the biographical notice of Hazrat Makhdumi. Wherever in this history Hazrat Maulana, absolutely, is mentioned, Hazrat Maulana Muhammad Kazi is indicated. Further details of his life will be given in their proper place. --- Source: [https://indike.org/pramana/in.darkages.kashmir.tarikh-i-rashidi~en-ross.125](https://indike.org/pramana/in.darkages.kashmir.tarikh-i-rashidi~en-ross.125) · Pramāṇa