“While eyes are shut the pain will not subside, They yearn to join with light that is outside; It’s due to your eyes’ light’s attracting pull, Which seeks light rays as soon as possible. If your eyes feel some pain while open, then When blocked of transient light, pain fills your eyes, So you should open them, if you are wise...” WisdomLightPainRumiRumi PoetryMasnavi Book:The Masnavi, Book Two Source: The Masnavi, Book Two