One day a man came to a great teacher. He asked the teacher for help with his problems and guidance in the way of his teaching. He was told to abandon spiritual studies and to leave his court at once. A kind hearted visitor began to remonstrate (forcefully protest) with the teacher. "You shall have a demonstration" said the sage. At that moment a bird a bird flew into the room. Darting around the room not knowing how to escape. The Sufi waited until the bird landed near the only open window in the room and then clapped his hands. Alarmed, the bird flew straight through the window and to freedom. "To him that sound must have been something of a shock, even an affront(outrage or offense)" said the teacher.
