The Bowl of Saki (for every one)

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Friday, April 19, 2019

The wave realizes "I am the sea", and by falling into the sea prostrates it

The wave realizes "I am the sea", and by falling into the sea prostrates itself before its God. Bowl of Saki, April 19, by Hazrat Inayat Khan Commentary by Hazrat Inayat Khan: Prayer has been taught by all religions in different forms: by bowing, by prostrations, by recitation or chant. As soon as man begins to feel the immanence of God in nature, he begins to prostrate himself before that Being, calling his limited self helpless before Him, bowing before Him, worshipping Him.... There are many... Sign in to see full entry.

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Thursday, April 18, 2019

Our success or failure depends upon the harmony or disharmony of ...

Our success or failure depends upon the harmony or disharmony of our individual will with the Divine Will. Bowl of Saki, April 18, by Hazrat Inayat Khan Commentary by Hazrat Inayat Khan: It is the Divine Will that is manifested throughout the whole universe, which has created the whole universe; and it is part of the divine will that manifests itself through us. Everything we do in life is governed and directed by that power.... Now coming to the question of the will of man as opposed to the... Sign in to see full entry.

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Wednesday, April 17, 2019

It is the surface of the sea that makes waves and roaring breakers;

It is the surface of the sea that makes waves and roaring breakers; the depth is silent. Bowl of Saki, April 17, by Hazrat Inayat Khan Commentary by Hazrat Inayat Khan: The bubbles are to be found on the surface of the sea. The depth of the sea is free from bubbles. The commotion is to be seen on the surface, the depth of the sea is still. The mind is the commotion of that something that is within us, that something which we call heart. The happiness, knowledge, pleasure and love that is stored... Sign in to see full entry.

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Tuesday, April 16, 2019

"God is love" - three words which open up an unending realm for the thinker

"God is love" - three words which open up an unending realm for the thinker who desires to probe the depths of the secret of life. Bowl of Saki, April 16, by Hazrat Inayat Khan Commentary by Hazrat 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... Sign in to see full entry.

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Monday, April 15, 2019

The great teachers of humanity become streams of love.

The great teachers of humanity become streams of love. Bowl of Saki, April 15, by Hazrat Inayat Khan Commentary by Hazrat Inayat Khan: Forgiveness is a stream of love which washes away all impurities wherever it flows. By keeping this spring of love, which is in the heart of man, running, man is able to forgive, however great the fault of his fellow man may seem. One who cannot forgive closes his heart. The sign of spirituality is that there is nothing you cannot forgive, there is no fault you... Sign in to see full entry.

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