Friday, October 21, 2011
Beyond the narrow barriers of race and creed we can all unite, because we all belong to one God. Bowl of Saki, October 21, by Hazrat Inayat Khan Commentary by Pir-o-Murshid Inayat Khan: The soul is the Spirit of God, and the Spirit of God lives within the shrine of the heart; this shrine can be closed or it can be open. There are some things in life that open it and some that close it. The things that close the heart are those which are contrary to love, tolerance and forgiveness, such as... Sign in to see full entry.
Thursday, October 20, 2011
The true joy of every soul is in the realization of the divine ...
The true joy of every soul is in the realization of the divine Spirit, and the absence of realization keeps the soul in despair. Bowl of Saki, October 20, by Hazrat Inayat Khan Commentary by Pir-o-Murshid Inayat Khan: The true joy of every soul is the realization of the divine Spirit. Absence of realization keeps the soul in despair. In the life of every poet, thinker, artist or scientist there come moments when ideas or words are given to him; they are given at that moment and at no other. This... Sign in to see full entry.
Wednesday, October 19, 2011
Your work in life must be your religion, whatever ...
Your work in life must be your religion, whatever your occupation may be. Bowl of Saki, October 19, by Hazrat Inayat Khan Commentary by Pir-o-Murshid Inayat Khan: The purpose of life is to become more living, to allow the soul to live more, and that is the limit given by Christ when he says, 'Raise your light high'. This means allowing the soul to express itself. It does not matter what your life is, what your pursuit is; in order to fulfill the purpose of life you need not be in a temple or a... Sign in to see full entry.
Monday, October 17, 2011
Mysticism to the mystic is both science and religion.
Mysticism to the mystic is both science and religion. Bowl of Saki, October 17, by Hazrat Inayat Khan Commentary by Pir-o-Murshid Inayat Khan: What we generally know as the breath is that little inhaling and exhaling which we feel through the nostrils. We think that is breath and attach little importance to it, while in reality, breath is a life-current running through the innermost part of man's being towards the surface. It would be no exaggeration, according to the mystical point of view, to... Sign in to see full entry.
Sunday, October 16, 2011
By loving, forgiving, and serving, it is possible ...
By loving, forgiving, and serving, it is possible for your whole life to become one single vision of the sublime beauty of God. Bowl of Saki, October 16, by Hazrat Inayat Khan Commentary by Pir-o-Murshid Inayat Khan: If one would realize that the world of God, His splendor and magnificence, are to be seen in the wise and the foolish, in the good and the bad, then one would think tolerantly and reverently of all mankind... But man has ignored the divine spirit that manifests in humanity, and... Sign in to see full entry.