The Bowl of Saki (for every one)

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Sunday, June 24, 2012

He who with sincerity seeks his real purpose in life is himself sought ...

He who with sincerity seeks his real purpose in life is himself sought by that purpose. Bowl of Saki, June 24, by Hazrat Inayat Khan Commentary by Pir-o-Murshid Inayat Khan: One may ask, 'What is the best way for a person to understand his life's purpose?' If one follows the bent of one's own mind, if one follows the track to which one is attracted, if one follows one's own inclination, which is not satisfied with anything else, one feels, 'There is something waiting for me (which one does not... Sign in to see full entry.

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Saturday, June 23, 2012

Each individual composes the music of his own life; if he injures ...

Each individual composes the music of his own life; if he injures another he breaks the harmony and there is discord in the melody of his life. Bowl of Saki, June 23, by Hazrat Inayat Khan Commentary by Pir-o-Murshid Inayat Khan: All the trouble in the world, and all the disastrous results arising out of it, all come from lack of harmony. And this shows that the world needs harmony today more than ever before.... The true use of music is to become musical in one's thoughts, words, and actions.... Sign in to see full entry.

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Friday, June 22, 2012

The quality of forgiveness that burns up all things except beauty is ...

The quality of forgiveness that burns up all things except beauty is the quality of love. Bowl of Saki, June 22, by Hazrat Inayat Khan Commentary by Pir-o-Murshid Inayat Khan: Nature is such that no two things are created alike; and the human being cannot expect his or her mate, whom nature made, to be as docile and flexible as that creature whom his imagination alone conceives. To make a friend, forgiveness is required which burns up all things, leaving only beauty. from... Sign in to see full entry.

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Thursday, June 21, 2012

The soul is all light; darkness is caused by the deadness of the heart; ...

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.

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Wednesday, June 20, 2012

Commentary by Pir-o-Murshid Inayat Khan: Love lies in service. Only ...

Commentary by Pir-o-Murshid Inayat Khan: Love lies in service. Only that which is done, not for fame or name, nor for the appreciation or thanks of those for whom it is done, is love's service. The lover shows kindness and beneficence to the beloved. He does whatever he can for the beloved in the way of help, service, sacrifice, kindness, or rescue, and hides it from the world and even from the beloved. If the beloved does anything for him he exaggerates it, idealizes it, makes it into a... Sign in to see full entry.

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