Joy and sorrow both are for each other. If it were not for joy, sorrow could not be; and if it were not for sorrow, joy could not be experienced. Bowl of Saki, September 1, by Hazrat Inayat Khan Commentary by Pir-o-Murshid Inayat Khan: Life is differentiated by the pairs of opposites. from http://wahiduddin.net/mv2/say/gayan_boulas.htm If there was no pain one would not enjoy the experience of joy. It is pain which helps one to experience joy. Everything is distinguished by its opposite. The one... Sign in to see full entry.