The Bowl of Saki (for every one)

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Sunday, November 15, 2020

Wisdom is not in words, it is in understanding. Bowl of Sa

Wisdom is not in words, it is in understanding. Bowl of Saki, November 15, by Hazrat Inayat Khan Commentary by Hazrat Inayat Khan: What a great thing is understanding! It is priceless. No man can give greater pleasure to his fellow man than by understanding him. from https://wahiduddin.net/mv2/VIII/VIII_2_1.htm What can one wish for more in life than understanding? Understanding gives one harmony in the home with those near and dear to one and peace outside the home with so many different... Sign in to see full entry.

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Saturday, November 14, 2020

Words are but the shells of thoughts and feelings. Bowl of

Words are but the shells of thoughts and feelings. Bowl of Saki, November 14, by Hazrat Inayat Khan Commentary by Hazrat 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... Sign in to see full entry.

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Friday, November 13, 2020

When speech is controlled, the eyes speak; the glance says what words can n

When speech is controlled, the eyes speak; the glance says what words can never say. Bowl of Saki, November 13, by Hazrat Inayat Khan Commentary by Hazrat Inayat Khan: All that the prophet comes to give is not given to the world in words, but all that cannot be given in words is given without words. It is given through the atmosphere; it is given by the presence; it is given by the great affection that gushes forth from his heart; it is given in his kind glance; and it is given in his... Sign in to see full entry.

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Thursday, November 12, 2020

When the mind and body are restless, nothing in life can be accomplished. S

When the mind and body are restless, nothing in life can be accomplished. Success is the result of control. Bowl of Saki, November 12, by Hazrat Inayat Khan Commentary by Hazrat 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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Tuesday, November 10, 2020

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

Mastery lies not merely in stilling the mind, but in directing it towards whatever point you desire. Bowl of Saki, November 10, by Hazrat Inayat Khan Commentary by Hazrat 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 at your service. ~~~... Sign in to see full entry.

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