Knowledge of self is essential
The knowledge of self is the essential knowledge; it gives knowledge of humanity. In the understanding of the human being lies that understanding of nature which reveals the law of creation. Bowl of Saki, July 3, by Hazrat Inayat Khan Commentary by Pir-o-Murshid Inayat Khan: What we need most is the understanding of that religion of religions and that philosophy of philosophies which is self-knowledge. We shall not understand the outer life if we do not understand ourselves. It is the knowledge... Sign in to see full entry.