The Bowl of Saki (for every one)

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Wednesday, September 20, 2006

One thing is true: although the teacher cannot give the knowledge,

One thing is true: although the teacher cannot give the knowledge, he can kindle the light if the oil is in the lamp. Bowl of Saki, by Hazrat Inayat Khan Commentary by Pir-o-Murshid Inayat Khan No one can give spiritual knowledge to another, for this is something that is within every heart. What the teacher can do is to kindle the light which is hidden in the heart of the disciple. If the light is not there, it is not the fault of the teacher. There is a verse by Hafiz in which he says, 'However... Sign in to see full entry.

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Tuesday, September 12, 2006

In order to learn forgiveness, man must first learn tolerance.

In order to learn forgiveness, man must first learn tolerance. Bowl of Saki, by Hazrat Inayat Khan Commentary by Pir-o-Murshid Inayat Khan: We need today the religion of tolerance. In daily life we cannot all meet on the same ground, being so different, having such different capacities, states of evolution, and tasks. So if we had no tolerance, no desire to forgive, we could never bring harmony into our soul; for to live in the world is not easy and every moment of the day demands a victory. If... Sign in to see full entry.

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It is the fruit that makes the tree bow low.

It is the fruit that makes the tree bow low. Bowl of Saki, by Hazrat Inayat Khan Commentary by Pir-o-Murshid Inayat Khan: Spiritual attainment is not a thing to be brought before people to prove that it is real, or as a show. What is real is proof in itself, what is beyond all price or value does not need to be made much of before people. What is real is real, and the precious is precious in itself: it needs no explanation, nor pleading. The greatest lesson of mysticism is to know all, gain all,... Sign in to see full entry.

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Saturday, September 9, 2006

Love is the divine Mother's arms; when those arms are spread, every soul ..

Love is the divine Mother's arms; when those arms are spread, every soul falls into them. Bowl of Saki, by Hazrat Inayat Khan Commentary by Pir-o-Murshid Inayat Khan: The Sufis of all ages have been known for their beautiful personality. It does not mean that among them there have not been people with great powers, wonderful powers and wisdom. But beyond all that, what is most known of the Sufis is the human side of their nature: that tact which attuned them to wise and foolish, to poor and... Sign in to see full entry.

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The soul is either raised or cast down by the power of its own thought, ...

The soul is either raised or cast down by the power of its own thought, speech and action. Bowl of Saki, by Hazrat Inayat Khan Commentary by Pir-o-Murshid Inayat Khan: One should say to the mind, 'Look here, you are my mind, you are my instrument. You are my slave and servant. You are here to help me, to work for me in this world. You have to listen to me. You will do whatever I wish. You will think whatever I wish. You will feel whatever I wish. You will not think or feel differently from my... Sign in to see full entry.

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