The Bowl of Saki (for every one)

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Thursday, September 10, 2020

It is the fruit that makes the tree bow low. Bowl of Saki, September 10,

It is the fruit that makes the tree bow low. Bowl of Saki, September 10, by Hazrat Inayat Khan Commentary by Hazrat 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 beyond all price or value does not need to be made much of before people. What is real is real, and the precious is precious in itself: it needs no explanation, nor pleading. The greatest lesson of mysticism is to know all,... Sign in to see full entry.

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Tuesday, September 8, 2020

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

Love is the divine Mother's arms; when those arms are spread, every soul falls into them. Bowl of Saki, September 9, by Hazrat Inayat Khan Commentary by Hazrat Inayat Khan: The Sufis of all ages have been known for their beautiful personality. It does not mean that among them there have not been people with great powers, wonderful powers and wisdom. But beyond all that, what is most known of the Sufis is the human side of their nature: that tact which attuned them to wise and foolish, to poor... Sign in to see full entry.

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Monday, September 7, 2020

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

The soul is either raised or cast down by the power of its own thought, speech and action. Bowl of Saki, September 8, by Hazrat Inayat Khan Commentary by Hazrat Inayat Khan: One should say to the mind, 'Look here, you are my mind, you are my instrument. You are my slave and servant. You are here to help me, to work for me in this world. You have to listen to me. You will do whatever I wish. You will think whatever I wish. You will feel whatever I wish. You will not think or feel differently from... Sign in to see full entry.

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One virtue is more powerful than a thousand vices. Bowl of Saki, September

One virtue is more powerful than a thousand vices. Bowl of Saki, September 7, by Hazrat Inayat Khan Commentary by Hazrat 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 is meant when it is said that Christ saves his followers from their sins. By the goodness of one, thousands may be benefitted and by the evil of one a whole land, nation, may be ruined. But we should not depend upon another... Sign in to see full entry.

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Sunday, September 6, 2020

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

Happy is he who does good to others; miserable is he who expects good from others. Bowl of Saki, September 6, by Hazrat Inayat Khan Commentary by Hazrat 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 tree, which bears fruits and flowers for others and expects no returns, not even thanks in return. It serves, and cares for nothing else, not even for appreciation. That is the attribute of the godly. from... Sign in to see full entry.

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