Three stages...

"There are three stages of the disciple in Sufism. In the first stage the Master
draws the disciple to himself. This is the stone stage. The disciple is
enwrapped in deep ignorance and has no sense for spiritual values. He cannot
know the Master at this stone stage, and the initiative is entirely with the
Master.

"The second stage is called worm stage. Just as the worn is engaged in all kinds
of movements and actions, so the mind of the disciple is active in all kinds of
doubts and questions. At this stage the disciple asks many questions to the
Master. There is constant movement of thought at this worm stage.

"The third stage is called the dog stage. At this stage the mind has no
questions to ask. It is in a faith-state. Just as the dog follows the master
without challenge or doubt, the disciple has unswerving faith in the Master, and
follows his instructions unfailingly. At this stage asking comes to an end. When
spiritual progress has not yet begun as well as when it is at its height, there
is no asking to the Master."

Meher Baba
"Questions Baba Answers"
by Dr. C. D. Deshkmuth
_Meher Baba Journal_ Vol, 1, No. 8, June, 1939,
(Ahmednagar, India), p. 62