The Bowl of Saki (for every one)

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Monday, September 9, 2019

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, September 9, by Hazrat Inayat Khan Commentary by Hazrat 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... Sign in to see full entry.

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Sunday, September 8, 2019

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, September 8, by Hazrat Inayat Khan Commentary by Hazrat 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... Sign in to see full entry.

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Saturday, September 7, 2019

One virtue is more powerful than a thousand vices.

One virtue is more powerful than a thousand vices. Bowl of Saki, September 7, by Hazrat Inayat Khan Commentary by Hazrat Inayat Khan: There is a Gujerati saying, "By the virtue of one, thousands may be saved, liberated; by the vice of one, thousands may be lost." This is what is meant when it is said that Christ saves his followers from their sins. By the goodness of one, thousands may be benefitted and by the evil of one a whole land, nation, may be ruined. But we should not depend upon another... Sign in to see full entry.

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Friday, September 6, 2019

Happy is he who does good to others; miserable is he who expects good from

Happy is he who does good to others; miserable is he who expects good from others. Bowl of Saki, September 6, by Hazrat Inayat Khan Commentary by Hazrat Inayat Khan: To what does the love of God lead? It leads to that peace and stillness which can be seen in the life of the tree, which bears fruits and flowers for others and expects no returns, not even thanks in return. It serves, and cares for nothing else, not even for appreciation. That is the attribute of the godly. from... Sign in to see full entry.

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Thursday, September 5, 2019

There is no source of happiness other than that in the heart of man.

There is no source of happiness other than that in the heart of man. Bowl of Saki, September 5, by Hazrat Inayat Khan Commentary by Hazrat Inayat Khan: Man seeks happiness in pleasure, in joy, but these are only shadows of happiness. The real happiness is in the heart of man. But man does not look for it. In order to find happiness, he seeks pleasure. Anything that is passing and anything that results in unhappiness is not happiness. from https://wahiduddin.net/mv2/VI/VI_3.htm In reality very... Sign in to see full entry.

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