History of Aurangzib, Based on Original Sources v5.c86.s3.4

v5.c86.s3.4

In spite of what has been said before, Hindu and Muhammadan societies often touched each other at certain points. The true ideals of both creeds were the same, namely, the worship of one Supreme Being, abstinence from earthly joys, tenderness to all creatures. But bigots and the mass of ordinary people could not rise to such a high plane of thought. The holy men of each sect recognised the general truths underlying all sincere creeds; witness the delighted cry of Shaikh Nizam-ud-din Auliya on looking at a Hindu bathing festival, "Every sect has its own mode of adoration and centre of faith!" Muslim saints, famous for striking acts of self-mortification or miracle-working power, were often adored by Hindu princes and people.