A teacher can kindle the flame
One thing is true: although the teacher cannot give the knowledge, he can kindle the light if the oil is in the lamp. Bowl of Saki, September 20, by Hazrat Inayat Khan Commentary by Pir-o-Murshid Inayat Khan: No one can give spiritual knowledge to another, for this is something that is within every heart. What the teacher can do is to kindle the light which is hidden in the heart of the disciple. If the light is not there, it is not the fault of the teacher. There is a verse by Hafiz in which he... Sign in to see full entry.