The Bowl of Saki (for every one)

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Sunday, October 5, 2008

There is no greater scripture than nature, for nature is life itself.

Bowl of Saki for October 5 There is no greater scripture than nature, for nature is life itself. Bowl of Saki, by Hazrat Inayat Khan Commentary by Pir-o-Murshid Inayat Khan When we think of the various ways in which wisdom has been given out in legend, in poetry, in symbolism, and we find that in every stage of evolution the same story or legend, or poem or symbology holds a different meaning, by this, I do not mean to say that as a man looks he understands things differently at each stage of... Sign in to see full entry.

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Saturday, October 4, 2008

There are those who are like a lighted candle: they can light other candles

Bowl of Saki for October 4 There are those who are like a lighted candle: they can light other candles, but the other candles must be of wax - if they are of steel, they cannot be lighted. Bowl of Saki, by Hazrat Inayat Khan Commentary by Pir-o-Murshid Inayat Khan The voice of God is speaking all the time, but no one listens; therefore God has manifested as man, that He might speak with a yet louder voice. But even then man does not listen. In the time of Christ the inspiration was there, the... Sign in to see full entry.

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Friday, October 3, 2008

Renunciation is always for a purpose; it is to kindle the soul that nothing

Bowl of Saki for October 3 Renunciation is always for a purpose; it is to kindle the soul that nothing may hold it back from God, but when it is kindled, the life of renunciation is not necessary. Bowl of Saki, by Hazrat Inayat Khan Commentary by Pir-o-Murshid Inayat Khan Renunciation has an automatic action on the heart of man, an action which very few realize because very few arrive at that stage where they can renounce. By this action a spiritual spark is kindled in the soul; and when a... Sign in to see full entry.

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Thursday, October 2, 2008

It always means that you must sacrifice something very dear to you when...

Bowl of Saki for October 2 It always means that you must sacrifice something very dear to you when His call comes. Bowl of Saki, by Hazrat Inayat Khan Commentary by Pir-o-Murshid Inayat Khan When we think deeply about the problem of life, there is no path in the world, whether spiritual or material, which we can tread successfully without a sacrifice. Sometimes the sacrifice is great, and sometimes small; sometimes the sacrifice is made first, before achieving success, and sometimes afterwards.... Sign in to see full entry.

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Wednesday, October 1, 2008

Each soul's attainment is according to its evolution.

Bowl of Saki for October 1 Each soul's attainment is according to its evolution. Bowl of Saki, by Hazrat Inayat Khan Commentary by Pir-o-Murshid Inayat Khan Opinion is an outcome of mind. It is an outburst of its reasoning and judging faculty. And so, according to the evolution of a particular mind, its opinion is. Opinions clash when two people of different stages of evolution express themselves. Therefore the wise are more reluctant to express their opinion, whereas for the unwise it is easy.... Sign in to see full entry.

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