Monday, August 27, 2012
The soul of Christ is the light of the universe. Bowl of Saki, August 27, by Hazrat Inayat Khan Commentary by Pir-o-Murshid Inayat Khan: Truth is the soul of religion. When Jesus came to earth he did not say, 'I have brought you a new religion never heard of by you or your ancestors.' He said he had not come to give a new law but to fulfill the law; in other words, 'I have come to continue giving you that which you have received before and have not understood.' There are scriptures that mankind... Sign in to see full entry.
Sunday, August 26, 2012
Passion is the smoke and emotion is the glow of love's fire. ...
Passion is the smoke and emotion is the glow of love's fire. Unselfishness is the flame that illuminates the path. Bowl of Saki, August 26, by Hazrat Inayat Khan Commentary by Pir-o-Murshid Inayat Khan: People call love blind, but love in reality is the light of the sight. The eye can only see the surface; love can see much deeper. All ignorance is the lack of love. As fire when not kindled gives only smoke, but when kindled, the illuminating flame springs forth, so it is with love. It is blind... Sign in to see full entry.
Saturday, August 25, 2012
Faith is the A B C of the realization of God. This faith begins by prayer.
Faith is the A B C of the realization of God. This faith begins by prayer. Bowl of Saki, August 25, by Hazrat Inayat Khan Commentary by Pir-o-Murshid Inayat Khan: Someone once said to a Brahmin, 'O ignorant man, you have worshipped this idol for years. Do you think it can ever answer you?' 'Yes,' said the Brahmin, 'even from this idol of stone the answer will come if your faith is real. But if you have no real faith, you will get no answer even from the God in heaven.'... The first necessity is... Sign in to see full entry.
Friday, August 24, 2012
Put your trust in God for support and see His hidden hand working through..
Put your trust in God for support and see His hidden hand working through all sources. Bowl of Saki, August 24, by Hazrat Inayat Khan Commentary by Pir-o-Murshid Inayat Khan: The one thing to rely upon is God's favor. Do not build either on your study or on your meditation, although they both help you. But you are dependent on God, not even on your murshid. Seek Him, trust Him. In Him lies your life's purpose, and in Him is hidden the rest of your soul. ~~~ "Classes for Mureeds, Mureedship", by... Sign in to see full entry.
Thursday, August 23, 2012
By our thoughts we have prepared for ourselves the happiness or ...
By our thoughts we have prepared for ourselves the happiness or unhappiness we experience. Bowl of Saki, August 23, by Hazrat Inayat Khan Commentary by Pir-o-Murshid Inayat Khan: Fighting with another makes war, but struggling with one's self brings peace. from http://wahiduddin.net/mv2/say/gayan_talas.htm All our possessions, all that we collect in life, all these things which we shall have to leave one day are transitory; but that which we have created in our thought, in our mind, that lives.... Sign in to see full entry.