The Bowl of Saki (for every one)

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Wednesday, November 16, 2011

The message of God is like a spring of water: it rises and...

The message of God is like a spring of water: it rises and falls, and makes its way by itself. Bowl of Saki, November 16, by Hazrat Inayat Khan Commentary by Pir-o-Murshid Inayat Khan: The key to the secret of the messenger is given in the Bible, but very few will ponder upon it and reason it out for themselves. The key is in the words, 'I am Alpha and Omega', 'I am the first and the last.' Can that mean, 'I came only for a time, and then I was called Jesus, and only then did I give a message: I... Sign in to see full entry.

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Tuesday, November 15, 2011

Wisdom is not in words, it is in understanding.

Wisdom is not in words, it is in understanding. Bowl of Saki, November 15, by Hazrat Inayat Khan Commentary by Pir-o-Murshid Inayat Khan: What a great thing is understanding! It is priceless. No man can give greater pleasure to his fellow man than by understanding him. from http://wahiduddin.net/mv2/VIII/VIII_2_1.htm What can one wish for more in life than understanding? Understanding gives one harmony in the home with those near and dear to one and peace outside the home with so many different... Sign in to see full entry.

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Monday, November 14, 2011

Words are but the shells of thoughts and feelings.

Words are but the shells of thoughts and feelings. Bowl of Saki, November 14, by Hazrat Inayat Khan Commentary by Pir-o-Murshid Inayat Khan: In spite of whatever wisdom we may have; we can make a mistake if we have no control over our words. And we can easily find examples of this truth; those who talk much have less power than those who talk little. For a talkative person may not be able to express an idea in a thousand words which those who are masters of silence express in one word.... What... Sign in to see full entry.

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Sunday, November 13, 2011

When speech is controlled, the eyes speak;...

When speech is controlled, the eyes speak; the glance says what words can never say. Bowl of Saki, November 13, by Hazrat Inayat Khan Commentary by Pir-o-Murshid Inayat Khan: All that the prophet comes to give is not given to the world in words, but all that cannot be given in words is given without words. It is given through the atmosphere; it is given by the presence; it is given by the great affection that gushes forth from his heart; it is given in his kind glance; and it is given in his... Sign in to see full entry.

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Saturday, November 12, 2011

When the mind and body are restless, nothing in life ...

When the mind and body are restless, nothing in life can be accomplished. Success is the result of control. Bowl of Saki, November 12, by Hazrat Inayat Khan Commentary by Pir-o-Murshid Inayat Khan: When a person allows himself to be disturbed, that shows that his concentration is not good. And if his concentration is not good, that shows that his will power fails him. The best way, therefore, to protect oneself from disturbance is to develop the power of concentration, so that the will power... Sign in to see full entry.

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