The Bowl of Saki (for every one)

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Sunday, January 11, 2009

Where the flame of love rises, the knowledge of God unfolds of itself.

Bowl of Saki for January 11 Where the flame of love rises, the knowledge of God unfolds of itself. Bowl of Saki, by Hazrat Inayat Khan Commentary by Pir-o-Murshid Inayat Khan In love abides all knowledge. It is mankind's love and interest in the things that in time reveals their secret, and then man knows how to develop, control, and utilize them. No one can know anybody, however much he may profess to know, except the lover, because in the absence of love the inner eyes are blind. Only the... Sign in to see full entry.

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Friday, January 9, 2009

The real meaning of crucifixion is to crucify the false self, that the true

Bowl of Saki for January 9 The real meaning of crucifixion is to crucify the false self, that the true self may rise. As long as the false self is not crucified, the true self is not realized. Bowl of Saki, by Hazrat Inayat Khan Commentary by Pir-o-Murshid Inayat Khan Those who rejoice in the joy of another, though at their own expense, have taken the first step towards true life. If we are pleased by giving another a good coat, which we would have liked to wear ourselves, if we enjoy that, we... Sign in to see full entry.

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If people but knew their own religion, how tolerant they would become...

Bowl of Saki for January 8 If people but knew their own religion, how tolerant they would become, and how free from any grudge against the religion of others. Bowl of Saki, by Hazrat Inayat Khan Commentary by Pir-o-Murshid Inayat Khan The (limited) happiness of this world is something we cannot keep; it is just like the horizon - the nearer you go, the farther it goes. As soon as you get it, you see it is not the thing you wanted. That discontent continues its work till we have found and... Sign in to see full entry.

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The only power for the mystic is the power of love.

Bowl of Saki for January 7 The only power for the mystic is the power of love. Bowl of Saki, by Hazrat Inayat Khan Commentary by Pir-o-Murshid Inayat Khan Every kind of power lies in this one thing which we call by the simple name: love. Charity, generosity, kindness, affection, endurance, tolerance, and patience--all these words are different aspects of one; they are different names of only one thing: love. Whether it is said, 'God is love,' or whatever name is given to it, all the names are... Sign in to see full entry.

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The truth cannot be spoken; that which can be spoken is not the truth.

Bowl of Saki for January 6 The truth cannot be spoken; that which can be spoken is not the truth. Bowl of Saki, by Hazrat Inayat Khan Commentary by Pir-o-Murshid Inayat Khan Truth is that which can never be spoken in words and that which can be spoken in words is not the truth. The ocean is the ocean; the ocean is not a few drops of water that one puts in a bottle. Just so truth cannot be limited by words: truth must be experienced... from http://wahiduddin.net/mv2/IX/IX_34.htm...the truth... Sign in to see full entry.

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