Hazrat Inayat : Love, Human and Divine pt XXII
In the previous post in the series, the parents of Laila rejected the proposal of marriage with Majnun when he threw himself to the floor and began kissing the paws Continue Reading →
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Nuruddin Rishi : The true knowledge
For more about the deeply venerated mystic of Kashmir, Nuruddin Rishi, see this earlier post. The true knowledge emerges from that which permeates one’s nature with love.If the heart is Continue Reading →
Tales : Nasruddin pays a fine
It happened once upon a time that Mullah Nasruddin was passing bt a field and was tempted by the sight of a large, juicy looking watermelon. When he plucked it Continue Reading →
Hazrat Inayat : Love, Human and Divine pt XXI
Hazrat Inayat Khan continues with the ancient tale of Laila and Majnun. The previous post in the series is here. When no remedy had been left untried, the parents of Continue Reading →
Tales : Prevented by destiny
It happened once that Mullah Nasruddin came home and found his wife drinking tea with a woman from the neighbourhood. As he entered, he heard they were discussing the baking Continue Reading →
Kabir : The Lord is a guest
For some background on the Indian mystic and poet Kabir Das, see this post. This day is dear to me above all other days, for to-day the Beloved Lord is Continue Reading →
Hazrat Inayat : Love, Human and Divine pt XX
To further unfold the mystery of love, Pir-o-Murshid Inayat Khan now begins to tell the tale of the lovers Laila and Majnun. The previous post is here. The story of Continue Reading →
Han Shan : What do people strive for?
For some information on Han Shan and his maxims, see this post. What do people strive for? Money, or fame, or successful relationships, or the Dharma. Well, one man may Continue Reading →
Jesus : The secret thoughts of a worshipper
In the traditions of Islam it is said that God revealed to Jesus (Peace be upon him!), “When I consider the secret thoughts of a worshipper and do not find Continue Reading →
Hazrat Inayat : Love, Human and Divine pt XIX
Hazrat Inayat Khan now considers our love for God. The previous post in the series is here. When love is for the human being it is primitive and incomplete, and Continue Reading →