Category: Wisdom of Hazrat Inayat Khan

If we wish to advance on the spiritual path, it is important to understand the relationship between the inner and the outer world, as Hazrat Inayat Khan sets forth in Continue Reading →

To conclude this series of lectures on Sufi poetry, and in particular the poetry of Persia, Hazrat Inayat Khan underlines the sensitivity of the poetic soul to the influence of Continue Reading →

Hazrat Inayat Khan now gives an inspiring view of the poetic message of Zarathustra. The previous post in the series is here. No doubt the poet is much more sensitive Continue Reading →

Hazrat Inayat Khan now gives insight into the poetic nature. The previous post is here. The poet is a creator, and he creates in spite of all that confronts him. Continue Reading →

In his exploration of the relationship between Sufism and poetry, Hazrat Inayat Khan now begins to consider the Persian poets. The previous post is here. At all times Persia has Continue Reading →

Hazrat Inayat Khan continues to explain the imagery of the tavern and wine so often used by Persian Sufi poets. The previous post is here. Once I saw a majzub, a Continue Reading →

Having spoken about the relationship between the poet and the prophet, Hazrat Inayat Khan now begins to explore the poetic imagery used by Sufi poets, particularly those of Persia. The Continue Reading →

Hazrat Inayat Khan now explores the need for contemplation in the creation of poetry, and also stresses the importance of balance. The previous post is here. There is no doubt Continue Reading →

Hazrat Inayat Khan continued the theme, begun in the first instalment, of the relationship between poetry and prophecy. The sacred scriptures of all ages, whether of the Hindus or of Continue Reading →

Hazrat Inayat Khan recognised all artistic endeavour, in whatever medium, as a way of expressing the divine ideal, and through the centuries many great Sufis have given the world a Continue Reading →