The Bowl of Saki (for every one)

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Saturday, November 18, 2006

Words are but the shells of thoughts and feelings.

Words are but the shells of thoughts and feelings. Bowl of Saki, by Hazrat Inayat Khan Commentary by Pir-o-Murshid Inayat Khan: In spite of whatever wisdom we may have; we can make a mistake if we have no control over our words. And we can easily find examples of this truth; those who talk much have less power than those who talk little. For a talkative person may not be able to express an idea in a thousand words which those who are masters of silence express in one word.... What gives power... Sign in to see full entry.

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Sunday, November 12, 2006

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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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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Friday, November 10, 2006

The more elevated the soul, the broader the outlook.

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 should be abandoned, in... Sign in to see full entry.

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Wednesday, November 8, 2006

As a child learning to walk falls a thousand times before he can stand,

As a child learning to walk falls a thousand times before he can stand, and after that falls again and again until at last he can walk, so are we as little children before God. Bowl of Saki, by Hazrat Inayat Khan Commentary by Pir-o-Murshid Inayat Khan: Man is limited in his thought, in his speech, in his action. Therefore naturally he is liable to follies and errors, and his progress through life can only be made as a little child learns to walk. The child falls a thousand times before he can... Sign in to see full entry.

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