While some blame another for causing him harm, the wise one first takes him
While some blame another for causing him harm, the wise one first takes himself to task. Bowl of Saki, July 4, by Hazrat Inayat Khan Commentary by Hazrat Inayat Khan: The worldly struggle is outward struggle. The struggle on the spiritual path is inward struggle. No sooner does one take the spiritual direction than the first enemy one meets is one's own self. What does the self do? It is most mischievous. When one says one wants to fight it, it says, 'I am yourself. Do you want to fight me?' And... Sign in to see full entry.