The Bowl of Saki (for every one) for Monday, November 12, 2007

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Monday, November 12, 2007

Mastery lies not merely in stilling the mind, but in directing it towards

Mastery lies not merely in stilling the mind, but in directing it towards whatever point you desire. Bowl of Saki, by Hazrat Inayat Khan Commentary by Pir-o-Murshid Inayat Khan: The mind of an average person may be pictured as an unruly horse that jumps and kicks and throws anyone that tries to ride it. Masters of the world are those who have mastered themselves, and mastery lies in the control of the mind. If the mind became your obedient servant, the whole world is at your service. ~~~ "Githa... Sign in to see full entry.

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Our thoughts have prepared us for the happiness or unhappiness we experienc

Our thoughts have prepared us for the happiness or unhappiness we experience. Bowl of Saki, by Hazrat Inayat Khan Commentary by Pir-o-Murshid Inayat Khan: In point of fact, whatever one makes of oneself, one becomes that. The source of happiness or unhappiness is all in man, himself. When he is unaware of this, he is not able to arrange his life. As he becomes more acquainted with this secret, he gains mastery. The process by which this mastery is attained is the only fulfillment of the purpose... Sign in to see full entry.

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When the mind and body are restless, nothing in life can be accomplished.

When the mind and body are restless, nothing in life can be accomplished. Success is the result of control. Bowl of Saki, by Hazrat Inayat Khan Commentary by Pir-o-Murshid Inayat Khan: When a person allows himself to be disturbed, that shows that his concentration is not good. And if his concentration is not good, that shows that his will power fails him. The best way, therefore, to protect oneself from disturbance is to develop the power of concentration, so that the will power develops... Sign in to see full entry.

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