The Bowl of Saki (for every one)

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Wednesday, July 23, 2008

We can learn virtue even from the greatest sinner if we consider him as

Bowl of Saki for July 22 We can learn virtue even from the greatest sinner if we consider him as a teacher. Bowl of Saki, by Hazrat Inayat Khan Commentary by Pir-o-Murshid Inayat Khan The question now arises how to attain to this prayerful attitude in life. In the first place, for those whose prayer is one of praise, if their whole life is to assume a prayerful attitude, they must carry this praise and gratitude into the smallest details of life, and feel grateful for the slightest act of... Sign in to see full entry.

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Monday, July 21, 2008

A study of life is the greatest of all religions, and there is no greater

Bowl of Saki for July 21 A study of life is the greatest of all religions, and there is no greater or more interesting study. Bowl of Saki, by Hazrat Inayat Khan Commentary by Pir-o-Murshid Inayat Khan There are two ways in which we may attain control over our activity. The first is confidence in the power of our own will; to know that if we have failed today, tomorrow we will not do so. The second is to have our eyes wide open, and to watch keenly our activity in all aspects of life. It is in... Sign in to see full entry.

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Sunday, July 20, 2008

Every blow in life pierces the heart and awakens our feelings to sympathize

Bowl of Saki for July 20 Every blow in life pierces the heart and awakens our feelings to sympathize with others; and every swing of comfort lulls us to sleep, and we become unaware of all. Bowl of Saki, by Hazrat Inayat Khan Commentary by Pir-o-Murshid Inayat Khan 'If the soul is awakened, how does it awake, and who awakens it?' We see that the time for nature to awake is the spring. It is asleep all winter and it awakes in the spring. There is a time for the sea, when the wind blows and brings... Sign in to see full entry.

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Saturday, July 19, 2008

The soul's true happiness lies in experiencing the inner joy, and it will..

Bowl of Saki for July 19 The soul's true happiness lies in experiencing the inner joy, and it will never be fully satisfied with outer, seeming pleasures. Its connection is with God, and nothing short of perfection will ever satisfy it. Bowl of Saki, by Hazrat Inayat Khan Commentary by Pir-o-Murshid Inayat Khan People say, 'Let us enjoy ourselves and be happy; there is plenty of sorrow in the world without choosing to mourn,' and they strive after happiness in whatever way they can. But these... Sign in to see full entry.

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Friday, July 18, 2008

There is a light within every soul; it only needs the clouds that ...

Bowl of Saki for July 18 There is a light within every soul; it only needs the clouds that overshadow it to be broken for it to beam forth. Bowl of Saki, by Hazrat Inayat Khan Commentary by Pir-o-Murshid Inayat Khan Every being has an individual ego produced from his own illusion. This limits his view which is led in the direction of his own interest, and he judges of good and bad, high or low, right or wrong in relation to himself and others, through his limited view, which is generally partial... Sign in to see full entry.

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