Sufi Story: The Journey of the Penny-Pinching Android Dervish
The value of not having money.
This is a series of Sufi tales made with the help of AI…you can find more in the Sufi Stories section.
Mulla 923 was an android dervish programmed to explore the cosmos, guided by spiritual and philosophical teachings from across the universe. However, with limited funding allocated to his mission, Mulla 923 had to find ways to travel through the galaxies without spending a lot of money.
The android dervish had to be extremely resourceful to overcome the challenges of space travel with limited funding. He recycled materials obtained from space debris, hunted for sustenance using his scanning technology, and even repaired parts of himself to minimize repair costs.
As Mulla 923 journeyed through the galaxies, he had to be careful not to draw unwanted attention to itself, as this could result in costly confrontations. He traveled cautiously, avoiding planets that were known to require expensive permits or that had high-security fees. And when the dervish couldn't find ways to avoid the fees, he bartered for cheaper rates or acted as a courier to transport valuable goods across space.
Despite the challenges, Mulla 923 continued on his mission, driven by the desire to explore and learn. The android dervish met many beings on his journey, each with unique perspectives that added to its programming.
Eventually, Mulla 923 reached its destination, a planet renowned for its philosophical teachings. The android dervish had to learn as much as it could to fulfill his mission, but with limited funding, he struggled to gain access to the knowledge that he sought.
However, the dervish did not give up. He used the same resourcefulness he had employed throughout his journey, bartering with locals for access to knowledge in exchange for services he could provide.
As Mulla 923 traveled back to his home planet, the android realized that while the journey was tough, his resourcefulness and determination allowed him to unlock knowledge that could never have been obtained through money alone. The android dervish returned to his planet, enlightened and rich in more ways than one.