In Book 1 of Jalaluddin Rumi's Masnavi, expanding upon a quote by Farid al-Din Attar, Rumi contrasts the egotistical individual (sahib-nafs) with the enlightened spiritual master (sahib-dil). Rumi asserts that while the worldly person is harmed by their lower desires, the perfect master possesses a transformative spiritual power that allows him to consume deadly poison and turn it into healing honey. This metaphor illustrates the master's immunity to worldly corruption and his ability to draw benefit from harm, much like bringing red roses from the fire. Rumi justifies this state of spiritual alchemy by declaring that because the master's ego is entirely extinguished and accepted by the Truth, his actions are devoid of selfish interest; therefore, his hand in affairs is the hand of God.