The soul is all light; darkness is caused by the deadness of the heart; pain makes it alive. Bowl of Saki, June 21, by Hazrat Inayat Khan Commentary by Pir-o-Murshid Inayat Khan: Those who have avoided love in life from fear of its pain have lost more than the lover, who by losing himself gains all. The loveless first lose all, until at last their self is also snatched away from their hands. The warmth of the lover's atmosphere, the piercing effect of his voice, the appeal of his words, all come... Sign in to see full entry.