Chapter 4 marriage

Elmetra asked again: And what about marriage, master? He replied: You were born together, and you will always be together. When the white wings of death scatter you, you shall be together. Indeed, you are always together, even in God's memory. But in congregation you keep space, Let the wind in the sky fly between you. Love each other, but don't let love be a bondage; Let love be the sea that runs between the shores of your souls. Fill each other's cups, but don't drink from just one cup. Give each other bread, but do not take from one loaf. Sing and dance together, but keep yourselves separate.

The strings of the lute are also separated from each other, even though they vibrate to the same music. Give your heart, but don't let the other keep it. For only the hand of life can receive your heart. stand together, but not too close together; For the pillars of the temple are always separated from each other, Nor do oaks and cypresses grow in each other's shadow.