The Bowl of Saki (for every one) for Tuesday, November 11, 2008

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Tuesday, November 11, 2008

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

Bowl of Saki for November 11 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... Sign in to see full entry.

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

Bowl of Saki for November 10 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... Sign in to see full entry.

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The more elevated the soul, the broader the outlook.

Bowl of Saki for November 9 The more elevated the soul, the broader the outlook. Bowl of Saki, by Hazrat Inayat Khan Commentary by Pir-o-Murshid Inayat Khan There are many different opinions how the condition of the world should be bettered: some think by religious reform, some think by educational reform, and some think by social reform. Every reform made with the idea of doing some good is worthwhile, but the reform most needed today is spiritual reform. Today the hour has come when narrowness... Sign in to see full entry.

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