hearing the message of spiritual liberty
Hazrat Inayat Khan gave an extensive series of teachings about the symbols by which religious ideals are conveyed. This text is an introduction to the study, and in subsequent posts Continue Reading →
It happened once upon a time that Mullah Nasruddin borrowed a very large pot from his neighbour. A few days later, he returned the pot, and the neighbour was surprised Continue Reading →
For some background on the Hindu minstrel poet and mystic Namdev, see this post. When I see His ways, I sing.Thus I find peace, O brothers. O brothers, lose yourself Continue Reading →
Hazrat Inayat Khan concludes his series of talks on the prophetic soul by considering how the various scriptures have endeavoured to convey the divine message. The previous post is here. Continue Reading →
For information about Mirabai, the 16th c. CE Punjabi mystic, see this earlier post. Unbreakable, O Lord,Is the loveThat binds me to You:Like a diamond,It breaks the hammer that strikes Continue Reading →
Hazrat Inayat Khan now speaks of the way that the prophetic soul receives the divine message. The previous post in the series is here. A question which is always asked Continue Reading →
For information about Loy Ching-yuen, see this post. Like muddy water our heart awaits cleansing;turbid or clear, its nature is of our choosing.Black or white, right or wrong –these things Continue Reading →
It happened once upon a time that there was a large wedding being prepared in the town where Nasruddin was living. It was the topic of conversation for weeks in Continue Reading →
Hazrat Inayat Khan now describes how the prophet has been seen in the West and in the East. The previous post is here. There are two different conceptions of the Continue Reading →
For more about Yunus Emre, the 13th c. CE Sufi and poet of Turkey, see this post. If I told you about a land of love, friend, would you follow me Continue Reading →