In Jalaluddin Rumi's Masnavi (Book 2), the story of the envious courtiers plotting against a beloved special slave illustrates the timeless vision of an enlightened spiritual master. Rumi compares the discerning king to a fortunate gardener who easily distinguishes between a bitter, rejected tree (the envious courtiers) and a fruitful tree (the devoted slave). Unlike ordinary people who judge based on present outward appearances, the enlightened master sees with the light of God and the 'eye of the end.' Because his spiritual sight transcends linear time, he perceives the ultimate fruit each soul will bear from the very beginning. Consequently, the narrative emphasizes the utter futility of trying to deceive such a spiritually elevated guide. The courtiers' attempts to mask their malicious plots are compared to hiding behind a curtain full of holes, as the master's divine vision effortlessly penetrates the veils of ignorance, worldly deception, and ego.