The Bowl of Saki (for every one)

Thursday, September 18, 2008

In order to learn forgiveness, man must first learn tolerance.

Bowl of Saki for September 11 In order to learn forgiveness, man must first learn tolerance. Bowl of Saki, by Hazrat Inayat Khan Commentary by Pir-o-Murshid Inayat Khan We need today the religion of tolerance. In daily life we cannot all meet on the same ground, being so different, having such... Sign in to see full entry.

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Wednesday, September 17, 2008

It is the fruit that makes the tree bow low.

Bowl of Saki for September 10 It is the fruit that makes the tree bow low. Bowl of Saki, by Hazrat Inayat Khan Commentary by Pir-o-Murshid Inayat Khan Spiritual attainment is not a thing to be brought before people to prove that it is real, or as a show. What is real is proof in itself, what is... Sign in to see full entry.

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Love is the divine Mother's arms; when those arms are spread, every ...

Bowl of Saki for September 9 Love is the divine Mother's arms; when those arms are spread, every soul falls into them. Bowl of Saki, by Hazrat Inayat Khan Commentary by Pir-o-Murshid Inayat Khan The Sufis of all ages have been known for their beautiful personality. It does not mean that among them... Sign in to see full entry.

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The soul is either raised or cast down by the power of its own thought, ...

Bowl of Saki for September 8 The soul is either raised or cast down by the power of its own thought, speech and action. Bowl of Saki, by Hazrat Inayat Khan Commentary by Pir-o-Murshid Inayat Khan One should say to the mind, 'Look here, you are my mind, you are my instrument. You are my slave and... Sign in to see full entry.

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One virtue is more powerful than a thousand vices.

Bowl of Saki for September 7 One virtue is more powerful than a thousand vices. Bowl of Saki, by Hazrat Inayat Khan Commentary by Pir-o-Murshid Inayat Khan There is a Gujerati saying, "By the virtue of one, thousands may be saved, liberated; by the vice of one, thousands may be lost." This is what... Sign in to see full entry.

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Happy is he who does good to others; miserable is he who expects good...

Bowl of Saki for September 6 Happy is he who does good to others; miserable is he who expects good from others. Bowl of Saki, by Hazrat Inayat Khan Commentary by Pir-o-Murshid Inayat Khan To what does the love of God lead? It leads to that peace and stillness which can be seen in the life of the... Sign in to see full entry.

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Saturday, September 13, 2008

There is no source of happiness other than that in the heart of man.

Bowl of Saki for September 5 There is no source of happiness other than that in the heart of man. Bowl of Saki, by Hazrat Inayat Khan Commentary by Pir-o-Murshid Inayat Khan Man seeks happiness in pleasure, in joy, but these are only shadows of happiness. The real happiness is in the heart of man.... Sign in to see full entry.

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There is no source of happiness other than that in the heart of man.

Bowl of Saki for September 5 There is no source of happiness other than that in the heart of man. Bowl of Saki, by Hazrat Inayat Khan Commentary by Pir-o-Murshid Inayat Khan Man seeks happiness in pleasure, in joy, but these are only shadows of happiness. The real happiness is in the heart of man.... Sign in to see full entry.

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Friday, September 12, 2008

Pleasure blocks, but pain clears the way of inspiration.

Bowl of Saki for September 4 Pleasure blocks, but pain clears the way of inspiration. Bowl of Saki, by Hazrat Inayat Khan Commentary by Pir-o-Murshid Inayat Khan Pain has a great power; the truth of God is born in pain, sincerity rises out of pain. Metaphysically, the heart is a gate, and the gate... Sign in to see full entry.

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How can the unlimited Being be limited? All that seems limited is in its

Bowl of Saki for September 3 How can the unlimited Being be limited? All that seems limited is in its depth beyond all limitations. Bowl of Saki, by Hazrat Inayat Khan Commentary by Pir-o-Murshid Inayat Khan Man has respect for his mother or father or wife, or for his superiors; but all these have... Sign in to see full entry.

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