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Pir-o-Murshid Inayat Khan A Sufi Message of Spiritual Liberty Concordances (Hapax - words occurring once) |
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1 14| air~ ~3. Atesh — fire~ ~4. Aab — water~ ~5. Khaak — earth~ ~ 2 6| see the truth uncovered, abandon reason and logic, good and 3 19| assurance of success. The ability to be conscious of dreams 4 9| aspect, that He might be able to love someone. This made 5 12| not necessarily any of the above-named powers; because the object 6 11| different names and forms as Abraham, Moses, Jesus, and Mohammed. 7 24| and woman; but these being absent, harmony ceases to exist.~ ~ 8 4| Sifat from its own self and absorbs it within itself. It is 9 9| religion now is Love alone' (Abul Ala).~ ~Sufis take the course 10 12| Sufi's path towards the accomplishment of his highest perfection. 11 23| entire universe in all its activity has been created through 12 | actually 13 12| India, being greatly addicted to philosophy, was well 14 12| works on divine wisdom. Sa'adi's works (Gulistan and Bostan) 15 5| eternal happiness through the admiration and worship of nature's 16 3| we see nature, and also admitting its original cause, upon 17 6| and philosophies have been adopted by different nations at 18 24| reach realization of God by adoring His nature, calling on Him 19 22| all sins. Only the most advanced Sufis can experience Wajad. 20 12| Attar had taken the lead in advancing Sufism in the world at large. 21 12| prejudiced, but cultivates affection for all beings. A Sufi accomplishes 22 24| is more lasting than the affections of average mankind. People 23 3| words, 'I myself'. This affirmation means the one individual; 24 14| 2. Mahtab — lunar~ ~3. Aftab — solar~ ~4. Madeniat — 25 | afterwards 26 11| consciousness of God is the agency for awakening His manifestation, 27 10| of his evil actions; the agonies of his earthly longings 28 9| lover, and beloved).~ ~When Ahad, the only Being, became 29 12| love, harmony, and beauty, aims at expanding the soul of 30 14| the spiritual plane~ ~6. Ajsam — the astral plane~ ~7. 31 12| Persian philosophy. Imam al-Ghazali, Juneyd-e Baghdadi, Farid-ud-Din ' 32 1| image, and made you Ashrá f al-Makhluá t, the highest of all beings 33 12| afterwards was carried on by Ali and Siddiq. The lives of 34 23| concentration. Good and evil are alike the result of concentration. 35 14| before taking action;~ ~4. Alima — one who thinks, speaks 36 3| is the all-merciful and all-good Master of the Day of Judgement, 37 12| Godconsciousness, which is the most all-inclusive realization of the meaning 38 3| second view, God is the all-merciful and all-good Master of the 39 | along 40 1| fruits, and flowers; and the alternation of day and night provides 41 | am 42 14| five grades are:~ ~ ~ ~1. Ammara — who acts under the influence 43 3| nature may be understood by analysing the idea expressed in the 44 8| whether one belongs to angels, contemplating the beauties 45 8| or if one belongs to the animals, who know nothing other 46 6| created prejudice, envy, and antagonism between man. Such dissensions 47 24| given entire freedom is less anxious for and less capable of 48 11| philosophies in the most apparent form. There was no necessity 49 19| inspirational gift, and to some it appears after their development. 50 13| more divine wisdom from the appointed channel, and at last arrives 51 24| her freedom and that she appreciates it by making the best use 52 15| life is incomplete, and apt to be tempted by interest 53 12| unostentatiously practiced in Arabia during the period of Sahabis, 54 24| half of the divine body, Ardhangi, is womanhood, proving that 55 2| NATURE~ ~The argument has been raised that all 56 14| thinks, speaks and acts aright;~ ~5. Salima — one who sacrifices 57 6| many beliefs,~ ~All have arisen from ignorance of man,~ ~ 58 3| different parts of his body, arms, limbs, eyes, ears, and 59 17| of the heart:~ ~ ~ ~1. 'Arsh — the exaltation of the 60 1| the original model of the artificial mechanism of the world. 61 19| Elham-e-'Ilm — inspiration of an artist and scientist~ ~2. Elham-e-Husn — 62 21| induces motion of the body (artistic)~ ~2. Raga — music which 63 12| the manner of sciences and arts, nor is it possible to attain 64 14| ideas ~ ~ ~Tashbih~ ~5. Arwah — the spiritual plane~ ~ 65 4| being termed Mohammed. The ascending and descending forms of 66 13| prescribes for his mureeds the ascetic life; rather it is a peculiarity 67 12| fastness, striving to find in asceticism the secret of this bliss.~ ~ ~ ~ 68 1| own image, and made you Ashrá f al-Makhluá t, the highest 69 5| WORSHIP~ ~We may ask: why we should worship God, 70 10| away the load and falls asleep under the shade of a tree. 71 19| warnings of coming dangers and assurance of success. The ability 72 14| ether~ ~2. Baad — air~ ~3. Atesh — fire~ ~4. Aab — water~ ~ 73 12| it is neither theism nor atheism, but stands between the 74 24| developed by the effect of the atmosphere and surroundings. These 75 24| undesirable as is the blind attachment to the world. The ideal 76 12| and practically, thereby attaining the highest attributes of 77 15| through interest, really attains the blessed state. Perfection 78 12| Baghdadi, Farid-ud-Din 'Attar had taken the lead in advancing 79 24| worshipful attitude, and as all attitudes demand satisfaction by expression, 80 11| wisdom itself, the highest attribute of God, appearing under 81 21| spiritual development. Rumi, the author of the Masnavi, introduced 82 15| still it is not wise to avoid interest as long as we are 83 11| sub-consciousness would awaken one at a certain time, if 84 9| church, a temple or a Ka'ba stone,~ ~Qur'an or Bible 85 23| highest state is attained of Bá qi-bi-Allah, annihilation 86 14| 1. Nur — ether~ ~2. Baad — air~ ~3. Atesh — fire~ ~ 87 12| Imam al-Ghazali, Juneyd-e Baghdadi, Farid-ud-Din 'Attar had 88 12| Jilani, Moin-ud-Din Chishti, Bahaud-Din Naqshband, Shihab-ud-Din 89 24| contrary tendencies result in balance. Therefore man needs woman 90 24| complete unity the most balanced, if it is true and harmonious. 91 9| single being, even to God' (Balzac).~ ~Love is that state of 92 12| Nizam-ud-Din, Sharif-ud-Din, Bandeh Navaz, Mohammed Gauth, are 93 14| senses:~ ~ ~ ~Senses Organs~ ~Basarat — sense of sight the eyes~ ~ 94 6| realizes that the fundamental basis of all religions and beliefs 95 6| as yet too undeveloped to bear it in its naked form. Those 96 24| also exist among birds and beasts. Each individual is born 97 8| angels, contemplating the beauties of God's nature, or if one 98 | became 99 | becoming 100 4| involution and evolution. Nuzul begins from Zát and ends in Sifat; 101 1| beloved by God. You may be a believer or an unbeliever in the 102 1| Beloved ones of God, you may belong to any race, cast, creed, 103 24| half the population is not beneficial to the nation. The Occidental 104 14| sacrifices himself for the benefit of others.~ ~ ~ ~The following 105 1| involves an increase of benefits. Every breath which is inhaled 106 11| Wisdom has been specially bestowed upon certain persons, and 107 24| ancient Greeks and Shiva Bhaktas of India worshipped both 108 18| fish, or of flying to the bird. Intellect is the sight 109 24| attributes. They also exist among birds and beasts. Each individual 110 1| contained, and for every blessing a separate thanksgiving 111 1| every breath, therefore, two blessings are contained, and for every 112 10| person, who spends his life blindly under the influence of his 113 22| Although it is the most blissful and fascinating state, those 114 11| X-ray penetrates material bodies. Wisdom has been specially 115 12| a chain.~ ~The spiritual bond between them is a miraculous 116 10| himself from all earthly bondages and turns his eyes toward 117 9| an or Bible or a martyr's bone,~ ~All these and more my 118 12| adi's works (Gulistan and Bostan) illuminate the intellect; 119 12| represents.~ ~Sufism contains all branches of mysticism, such as psychology, 120 6| naturally fails to realize the breadth and subtlety of a spiritual 121 21| as only the diamond can break the diamond, so musical 122 1| prepared in the mother's breast for the unborn infant. Should 123 10| the journey. 'Death is a bridge, which unites friend to 124 21| harmony in both worlds and brings eternal peace.~ ~The great 125 9| because it is love which has brought man from the world of unity 126 9| Sufism is, 'Ishq Allah, Ma'bud Allah' (God is love, lover, 127 10| in Islam, 'Nirvana' in Buddhism, 'Salvation' in Christianity, 128 16| and matter are different, bust as water is different from 129 24| God by adoring His nature, calling on Him saying, 'Kull-i shayin 130 24| nature as one in reality, and calls it Safat Allah. Sufis reach 131 22| saints, which creates perfect calm and peace; and Wajad of 132 9| contentment, patience, virtue, calmness, gentleness, charity, faithfulness, 133 12| human perfection in all capacities, from a king to a laborer. 134 19| spirituality, the greater the capacity for inspiration, yet the 135 1| the supreme Being, but He cares not. His mercy and grace 136 10| for miles in the sun while carrying a heavy load on his shoulder, 137 1| may belong to any race, cast, creed, or nation, still 138 7| free from limitations of caste, creed, race, and nation. 139 6| in life.~ ~ ~ ~'So many castes and so many creeds,~ ~So 140 24| these being absent, harmony ceases to exist.~ ~A child inherits 141 21| music in the abstract (celestial)~ ~Music has always been 142 24| in heart, whose love is centered in one beloved only; and 143 1| stars give light; the timely change of seasons promotes health 144 13| wisdom from the appointed channel, and at last arrives at 145 24| Both excel in their own characteristics.~ ~A virgin is idolized 146 1| seasons promotes health and cheerfulness; the rain grows corn, fruits, 147 21| introduced music into his Chishtia Order. Even today musical 148 22| especially cultivated among the Chishtis. This bliss is the sign 149 13| Allah whomever He may kindly choose for it.'~ ~ ~ ~Still, there 150 10| Buddhism, 'Salvation' in Christianity, and 'Mukhti' in Hinduism. 151 9| nothing but love.~ ~ ~ ~'A church, a temple or a Ka'ba stone,~ ~ 152 4| of Zát and Sifat form the circle of the Absolute. These two 153 19| heart is from rust, like a clean mirror, the more clearly 154 20| man is, the stronger and clearer are the vibrations of his 155 24| tendencies also depend upon the climatic and physical conditions 156 1| is the means of drawing closer to Him, and the giving of 157 20| because the thing seen is colored by the personality of the 158 3| just as the individual combines within himself the different 159 24| the ideal life which is a comfort in this world and the next, 160 10| disregards life's momentary comforts, unties himself from all 161 20| One who has never been commanded in life, never knows how 162 13| perseverance; who is capable of committing himself with perfect faith 163 24| three kinds of virgins. One, commonly considered a virgin, who 164 3| limited form, a nation or a community is the sum of many personalities. 165 1| Art and science fail if compared with that of His nature. 166 24| woman may be studied by a comparison of her position in the East 167 15| nevertheless one should not be completely immersed in phenomena, but 168 6| truth. Not everyone can comprehend the idea of different truths 169 3| personality of a man is quite comprehensible, since his actions exhibit 170 7| spiritual mysteries, they have concealed their beliefs from the multitude, 171 6| Wise is he who only truth conceives.'~ ~ ~ ~A wise man realizes 172 9| eternal bliss where even the conception of God and man disappears.~ ~' 173 23| and also the chain which connects material existence with 174 13| who is free from worldly considerations, and is possessed of whole-hearted 175 14| All planes of existence consist of vibrations, from the 176 19| gift of inspiration is not constant; as the saying of Mohammed 177 1| therefore, two blessings are contained, and for every blessing 178 12| Sufism represents.~ ~Sufism contains all branches of mysticism, 179 8| whether one belongs to angels, contemplating the beauties of God's nature, 180 9| renunciation, humility, kindness, contentment, patience, virtue, calmness, 181 12| in the thought of truth continually, sees the truth in all things 182 11| next, and the work was thus continued by all the prophets until 183 24| towards the world. These contrary tendencies result in balance. 184 23| the spiritual. Its right control is a ladder leading from 185 1| cheerfulness; the rain grows corn, fruits, and flowers; and 186 14| prophet~ ~The five natures corresponding to these five grades are:~ ~ ~ ~ 187 24| conditions of different countries and races. Polygamy may 188 10| of his earthly longings creating a hell through which he 189 1| appreciate the liberality of the Creator, and thank him each moment 190 6| many castes and so many creeds,~ ~So many faiths, and so 191 12| in the Sufi Order is to cultivate the heart through renunciation 192 22| Sufis: it is especially cultivated among the Chishtis. This 193 12| becomes prejudiced, but cultivates affection for all beings. 194 13| prescribes a suitable remedy for curing every mureed. There is no 195 12| Order; just as the electric current runs through all connected 196 19| form, warnings of coming dangers and assurance of success. 197 5| that lives, the lover a dead thing' (Jelal-ud-Din Rumi).~ ~ ~ ~ 198 24| legal, because it creates deceit and falsehood. Monogamy 199 21| of Sufi practices. They declare that it creates harmony 200 19| as the saying of Mohammed declares, 'Inspirations are enclosed 201 24| responsible for its merits and defects and if she has knowledge 202 20| of cause and effect is as definite in its results in the realm 203 11| prophetic mission. This final definition is a clear interpretation 204 5| no recipes of the most delicious dishes satisfy our hunger. 205 5| the description of perfume delight our senses unless we smell 206 18| acquire intellect one must delve into studies, but to obtain 207 24| attitude, and as all attitudes demand satisfaction by expression, 208 11| which created the spirit of democracy in religion by recognizing 209 16| spiritual vibrations become more dense they turn into matter, and 210 24| surroundings. These tendencies also depend upon the climatic and physical 211 13| Mohammed one finds: 'It depends upon nothing but the mercy 212 22| aspects of Wajad: Wajad of dervishes, which produces a rhythmic 213 4| Mohammed. The ascending and descending forms of Zát and Sifat form 214 5| unless it is played, nor the description of perfume delight our senses 215 12| and they have retired to desert, jungle, or mountain fastness, 216 24| manifestation while the latter destroys it. Illegal polygamy is 217 24| world. The ideal life is detached interest in the world, which 218 24| rather than the other is developed by the effect of the atmosphere 219 13| in the course of time, develops and purifies his heart so 220 8| whether one belongs to the devils. It requires perfection 221 22| tears and sighs; Wajad of devotees, which creates an exalted 222 14| The following is a diagram illustrating the planes 223 10| all beings is the same, difference only existing during the 224 20| sow.~ ~It is impossible to differentiate between good and bad, because 225 20| him happiness no longer differs from sorrow, for his thought, 226 17| mureed becomes a Sahib-e Dil, as the easiest and most 227 24| Therefore man needs woman to direct his life, and woman needs 228 24| the fruit means that woman directed man's thoughts towards procreation. 229 9| conception of God and man disappears.~ ~'Although love is a sweet 230 10| accomplished only by the few. The disciple disregards life's momentary 231 19| are enclosed as well as disclosed at times; they appear according 232 19| which the real meaning is disguised by as symbolic representation 233 5| recipes of the most delicious dishes satisfy our hunger. Nor 234 1| of tree, Allah's praise displays,~ Only the pious mind can 235 10| by the few. The disciple disregards life's momentary comforts, 236 6| antagonism between man. Such dissensions occupy a large portion of 237 9| his whole individuality is dissolved in the ocean of eternal 238 6| and old; differences and distinctions of names and forms fade 239 3| names and forms — , thereby distinguished as Allah, worthy of all 240 20| the wise keep silence in distinguishing good from bad. The most 241 12| illuminate the intellect; the Divan of Hafiz expands the heart 242 6| but falls in many drops, divided by time and space, so are 243 24| A woman may become a doctor, solicitor, or minister, 244 | does 245 7| ignorance, superstition, dogmatism, egotism, and fanaticism, 246 20| The universe is like a dome: it vibrates to that which 247 20| undesirable which is unkind. Doubtless also, might is often right, 248 1| of whom is the means of drawing closer to Him, and the giving 249 19| good or bad actions of the dreamer.~ ~Inspirations are more 250 8| nothing other than to eat, drink, and be merry; or whether 251 6| stream but falls in many drops, divided by time and space, 252 12| etc., one after another, duly connected as links in a 253 22| due performance of worldly duties.~ ~Sufis generally enjoy 254 12| Rumi's poems, the Masnavi e Ma'navi inspire the soul.~ ~ 255 1| that of His nature. The ear, eyes, and all other organs, 256 19| months; the dream of the early morning is realized soon 257 17| becomes a Sahib-e Dil, as the easiest and most ideal way of development.~ ~ ~ ~ 258 19| Inspirations are more easily reflected upon spiritual 259 20| which you say in it, and echoes the same back to you. So 260 12| most important source of education for humanity, and are studied 261 12| is attained without great efforts. Sufism was unostentatiously 262 7| superstition, dogmatism, egotism, and fanaticism, as well 263 | either 264 19| inspiration of a devotee~ ~4. Elbam-e-Ruh — inspiration of a mystic~ ~ 265 12| Sufi Order; just as the electric current runs through all 266 12| subtler principles in life to elevate the soul than can readily 267 21| order that the Sufi may be elevated to the spiritual spheres.~ ~ 268 21| being the most divine art elevates the soul to the higher spirit; 269 21| musical entertainments for the elevation of the soul, called Suma, 270 19| of inspiration:~ ~ ~ ~1. Elham-e-'Ilm — inspiration of an artist 271 19| a musician and poet~ ~3. Elham-e-'Ishq — inspiration of a devotee~ ~ 272 19| inspiration of a mystic~ ~5. Elham-e-Ghayb — inspiration of a prophet~ ~ 273 19| artist and scientist~ ~2. Elham-e-Husn — inspiration of a musician 274 19| is literally shown.~ ~5. Elhami — in which divine messages 275 24| themselves.~ ~The problem of the emancipation of woman may be studied 276 11| individuals, but as the one embodiment of God's pure consciousness, 277 21| which creates feelings (emotional)~ ~4. Nida — music heard 278 10| feelings, and is thereby enabled to create his own heaven 279 19| declares, 'Inspirations are enclosed as well as disclosed at 280 24| individual point of view, but the enforced inactivity of half the population 281 21| into his Maulvi Order, and enjoyed the memory of his blessed 282 | enough 283 3| wise man by studying nature enters into the unity through its 284 5| realization. Written music cannot entertain us unless it is played, 285 21| Order. Even today musical entertainments for the elevation of the 286 22| those who give themselves entirely to it become unbalanced, 287 6| have created prejudice, envy, and antagonism between 288 22| called Wajad by Sufis: it is especially cultivated among the Chishtis. 289 9| made Him project Himself to establish His dual aspect, that He 290 12| have very substantially established the reputation of Sufism 291 14| elements:~ ~ ~ ~1. Nur — ether~ ~2. Baad — air~ ~3. Atesh — 292 12| people of all beliefs arrive, eventually, at the same level of understanding 293 | ever 294 24| of angelic qualities have everlasting harmony between them, in 295 | everyone 296 9| working through several evolutions and involutions, which end 297 21| systematically used, they could be evolved from the bottom to the top. 298 8| spirit into matter, and evolves through different stages. 299 17| heart:~ ~ ~ ~1. 'Arsh — the exaltation of the will~ ~2. Kursi — 300 22| devotees, which creates an exalted state in the physical and 301 24| nature with eyelids. Both excel in their own characteristics.~ ~ 302 1| prolongs life, and when exhaled it quickens the frame. In 303 3| comprehensible, since his actions exhibit him as a single individual, 304 24| interpretation of Adam and Eve's exile from heaven is the fail 305 3| possessor's own self, as there existed none but the possessor. 306 10| the same, difference only existing during the journey.~ ~There 307 12| harmony, and beauty, aims at expanding the soul of man until the 308 12| intellect; the Divan of Hafiz expands the heart with divine love; 309 9| the single being, and the expansion of a single being, even 310 14| existence the Ruh, the soul, experiences life; and when the Ruh receives 311 15| of indifference without experiencing interest in life is incomplete, 312 9| universe, internally and externally, is governed by the source 313 12| lives of these knights were extraordinary in their wisdom, piety, 314 24| protection, just as the eye, being the finest organ 315 24| protected by nature with eyelids. Both excel in their own 316 1| image, and made you Ashrá f al-Makhluá t, the highest 317 24| will perish except His own Face.' They look upon all names 318 6| subtlety of a spiritual fact so far beyond the reach 319 6| distinctions of names and forms fade away, and the whole universe 320 6| variety, that it naturally fails to realize the breadth and 321 23| concentration is the cause of failure in all things. For this 322 13| committing himself with perfect faith and devotion to the guidance 323 17| without devotion, so the faithful mureed becomes a Sahib-e 324 24| because it creates deceit and falsehood. Monogamy is the ideal life 325 12| thousands have renounced family and all worldly possessions, 326 23| three grades of development: Faná -fi-Shaikh, annihilation 327 23| the spiritual plane, and Faná-fi-Allah, annihilation in the abstract.~ ~ 328 23| annihilation in the astral plane, Faná-fi-Rasul, annihilation in the spiritual 329 7| dogmatism, egotism, and fanaticism, as well as free from limitations 330 6| subtlety of a spiritual fact so far beyond the reach of its 331 12| al-Ghazali, Juneyd-e Baghdadi, Farid-ud-Din 'Attar had taken the lead 332 22| is the most blissful and fascinating state, those who give themselves 333 1| is due' (Sa'di).~ ~He has fashioned and molded you after His 334 12| desert, jungle, or mountain fastness, striving to find in asceticism 335 24| its mother than from its father, therefore the mother is 336 10| his shoulder, who, when fatigued, throws away the load and 337 21| Music has always been the favorite Sufi means of spiritual 338 22| producing emotions of love, fear, desire, repentance, etc.~ ~ 339 | few 340 23| grades of development: Faná -fi-Shaikh, annihilation in the astral 341 12| stands between the two and fills the gap. Among the religious, 342 24| strength and power; and the fineness of woman needs protection, 343 12| Shams-e-Tabré z, Sa'di, Khagani, Firdausi, Omar Khayyá m, Abdul Ala 344 18| instinct of swimming to the fish, or of flying to the bird. 345 4| negative within itself, as the flame covers the fire. The positive 346 17| body and soul. The heart of flesh is the instrument which 347 1| grows corn, fruits, and flowers; and the alternation of 348 6| As water in a fountain flows in one stream but falls 349 18| swimming to the fish, or of flying to the bird. Intellect is 350 1| distinction of friend or foe.~ ~'Every leaf of tree, 351 14| one who repents of his follies;~ ~3. Mutmaina — one who 352 14| benefit of others.~ ~ ~ ~The following is a diagram illustrating 353 12| Sufi Order should stand foremost as a spiritual power in 354 11| are the prophets, who have foresight, inspiration, intuition, 355 24| lesser spiritual importance forgot that they themselves were 356 8| one is good, bad, and so forth, but also to know the mystery 357 17| distinction~ ~3. Lawh — the fount of inspiration~ ~4. Kalam — 358 6| and space.~ ~As water in a fountain flows in one stream but 359 1| exhaled it quickens the frame. In every breath, therefore, 360 12| Sufis are considered to be free-thinkers; while among intellectual 361 13| virtues of humanity to develop freely of themselves. He then receives 362 19| present, and future are frequently seen in a dream, and may 363 24| later manifestation; the fruit means that woman directed 364 1| cheerfulness; the rain grows corn, fruits, and flowers; and the alternation 365 11| but Allah.' This message fulfilled the aim of prophetic mission. 366 23| final necessity for the fulfillment of the will. Perfection 367 17| physical organ but is also the function of feeling, placed in the 368 6| wise man realizes that the fundamental basis of all religions and 369 8| realization can only be gained by passing through all the 370 10| inspired with divine wisdom. He gains command over his body, his 371 12| between the two and fills the gap. Among the religious, Sufis 372 10| and to Him you shall be gathered.'~ ~ ~ ~ 373 10| influence of his senses and gathers the load of his evil actions; 374 12| Bandeh Navaz, Mohammed Gauth, are visited with much reverence 375 11| mission, and in his turn gave the final statement of divine 376 22| worldly duties.~ ~Sufis generally enjoy Wajad while listening 377 9| patience, virtue, calmness, gentleness, charity, faithfulness, 378 3| Trinity, of the one Being. The German philosopher Hegel says, ' 379 21| SUFIS~ ~Music is called Ghiza-i-ruh, the food of the soul, by 380 21| is known only to the most gifted ones. Music has five aspects:~ ~ ~ ~ 381 1| drawing closer to Him, and the giving of thanks to whom involves 382 15| of love and beauty, has glorified the universe and produced 383 12| attained what is known as Godconsciousness, which is the most all-inclusive 384 24| in the names of gods and goddesses. Sufism, being the essence 385 15| state of indifference by going through interest, really 386 9| internally and externally, is governed by the source of love, which 387 3| THE PERSONAL BEING~ ~Granting that we see nature, and 388 12| and others.~ ~India, being greatly addicted to philosophy, 389 24| of adoration. The ancient Greeks and Shiva Bhaktas of India 390 14| higher one, and have become grosser. Whoever knows the mystery 391 14| from the finest to the grossest kind; the vibrations of 392 3| original cause, upon what grounds do we consider the cause 393 1| and cheerfulness; the rain grows corn, fruits, and flowers; 394 23| favor of the murshid, the guiding light of God.~ ~ ~ ~ 395 12| wisdom. Sa'adi's works (Gulistan and Bostan) illuminate the 396 24| Him saying, 'Kull-i shayin Há l-i kull', which means, ' 397 12| intellect; the Divan of Hafiz expands the heart with divine 398 14| Lahut — spiritual plane~ ~5. Hahut — plane of consciousness~ ~ ~ ~ 399 19| thought~ ~2. Kushad der Hal — in emotions and feelings~ ~ 400 10| infirmities and there remains the happy vision of the Beloved, which 401 11| PROPHETS~ ~It is hard for intellect alone to believe 402 24| balanced, if it is true and harmonious. Love and wisdom create 403 1| fire and air,~ All work harmoniously.~ For thee they always food 404 17| Sufi undertakes in order to harmonize the entire existence, is 405 9| which the devotee becomes harmonized with the Absolute. As one 406 14| vegetable kingdom~ ~6. Haywanat — animal kingdom~ ~7. Insan — 407 6| garments: a turban on the head, and a robe upon the body. 408 9| Yet all infirmities it heals.~ ~Saints and sages have 409 1| Only the pious mind can hear their sacred lays.'~ ~The 410 21| emotional)~ ~4. Nida — music heard in vision (inspirational)~ ~ 411 14| eyes~ ~Samat — sense of hearing the ears~ ~Naghat — sense 412 10| the sun while carrying a heavy load on his shoulder, who, 413 3| The German philosopher Hegel says, 'If you say God is 414 8| short, tail, or of normal height, or to know that one is 415 21| the soul, called Suma, are held among Sufis.~ ~ ~ ~ 416 10| earthly longings creating a hell through which he must pass 417 24| to woman, as the former helps manifestation while the 418 8| that one is John, Jacob, or Henry, or short, tail, or of normal 419 | here 420 | hereafter 421 | herself 422 6| and saints, in order to hide it from ignorant eyes, as 423 12| individuality itself is only a hindrance on the Sufi's path towards 424 10| Christianity, and 'Mukhti' in Hinduism. This is the highest condition 425 6| occupy a large portion of the histories of the world and have become 426 7| at all periods of human history. Though they have lived 427 14| wise man~ ~3. Wali — the holy man~ ~4. Qutb — the saint~ ~ 428 24| for and less capable of home life, but being out in the 429 12| attain it as health, wealth, honor, and power can be obtained 430 13| Still, there is hope of success: 'Whoever walks 431 5| delicious dishes satisfy our hunger. Nor can the theory of God 432 12| Sahabis, Taba'in, and Taba'-i-taba'in. Charity, piety, spirituality, 433 13| ten steps to receive him' (id.).~ ~ ~ 434 22| motion of the body; Wajad of idealists, expressed by a thrilling 435 14| Wahdaniat — plane of abstract ideas ~ ~ ~Tashbih~ ~5. Arwah — 436 3| personality has no clear identification of its own. The answer is, 437 3| individual; at the same time it identifies the dual aspect of the One. 438 3| considered to be two separate identities, in reality they are one. 439 24| characteristics.~ ~A virgin is idolized by man because she is the 440 6| in order to hide it from ignorant eyes, as yet too undeveloped 441 24| the latter destroys it. Illegal polygamy is worse than legal, 442 12| works (Gulistan and Bostan) illuminate the intellect; the Divan 443 12| miraculous force of divine illumination, and is experienced by worthy 444 14| The following is a diagram illustrating the planes of Nuzul and 445 1| molded you after His own image, and made you Ashrá f al-Makhluá 446 12| as a Persian philosophy. Imam al-Ghazali, Juneyd-e Baghdadi, 447 15| should not be completely immersed in phenomena, but should 448 11| mental evolution, and to impart it to man, according to 449 1| nation, still you are all impartially beloved by God. You may 450 24| to be of lesser spiritual importance forgot that they themselves 451 21| physical and mental vibrations inactive, in order that the Sufi 452 24| of view, but the enforced inactivity of half the population is 453 12| Knights of Purity, was inaugurated by the Prophet, and afterwards 454 24| or minister, but it is incomparably greater if she can become 455 1| thanks to whom involves an increase of benefits. Every breath 456 | indeed 457 11| prophets and sages, not as many individuals, but as the one embodiment 458 21| 1. Tarab — music which induces motion of the body (artistic)~ ~ 459 1| s breast for the unborn infant. Should we not appreciate 460 1| benefits. Every breath which is inhaled prolongs life, and when 461 8| none.'~ ~The human being is inherently capable of self-knowledge; 462 24| ceases to exist.~ ~A child inherits more attributes from its 463 12| is experienced by worthy initiates of the Sufi Order; just 464 24| mankind from the state of innocence to the state of youth. The 465 12| poems, the Masnavi e Ma'navi inspire the soul.~ ~These works 466 18| it is as natural as the instinct of swimming to the fish, 467 17| The heart of flesh is the instrument which first receives the 468 11| The prophetic mission was intended to train the world gradually 469 2| manifestation is due to the interaction of natural elements, working 470 15| as being independent of interests.~ ~The dual aspect of the 471 12| into the world without the interference they had previously experienced, 472 18| through the external into the internal world.~ ~Wisdom is greater 473 9| world. This whole universe, internally and externally, is governed 474 10| the heavenly wine, which intoxicates the devotee until his heart 475 9| manifestation the beloved; the next inversion makes manifestation the 476 3| possessor of all the visible and invisible attributes of the Absolute, 477 1| giving of thanks to whom involves an increase of benefits. 478 9| principle of Sufism is, 'Ishq Allah, Ma'bud Allah' (God 479 14| Malakut — mental plane~ ~3. Jabarut — astral plane~ ~4. Lahut — 480 8| to know that one is John, Jacob, or Henry, or short, tail, 481 19| the heart~ ~4. Kushad der Jelal — in the flow of wisdom~ ~ 482 19| feelings~ ~3. Kushad der Jemal — in the sufferings of the 483 11| forms as Abraham, Moses, Jesus, and Mohammed. Mohammed 484 12| realized by Abdul Qadir Jilani, Moin-ud-Din Chishti, Bahaud-Din 485 8| only to know that one is John, Jacob, or Henry, or short, 486 5| theory of God give complete joy and peace; we must actually 487 3| all-good Master of the Day of Judgement, while all evil is from 488 12| philosophy. Imam al-Ghazali, Juneyd-e Baghdadi, Farid-ud-Din ' 489 12| have retired to desert, jungle, or mountain fastness, striving 490 9| A church, a temple or a Ka'ba stone,~ ~Qur'an or Bible 491 17| fount of inspiration~ ~4. Kalam — the source of intuition~ ~ ~ ~ 492 10| and thy sight today is keen', says the Qur'an. All must 493 20| certain sense; so the wise keep silence in distinguishing 494 19| of wisdom~ ~5. Kushad der Kemal — in the divine voice and 495 14| fire~ ~4. Aab — water~ ~5. Khaak — earth~ ~In relation to 496 12| Shams-e-Tabré z, Sa'di, Khagani, Firdausi, Omar Khayyá m, 497 11| prophets until Mohammed, the Khatim al Mursalin, the last messenger 498 19| kinds of dreams:~ ~ ~ ~1. Khayali — in which the actions and 499 12| Khagani, Firdausi, Omar Khayyá m, Abdul Ala and other great 500 21| The great mystic of India, Khwaja Moin-ud-Din Chishti, introduced 501 19| five ways:~ ~1. Kushad der Khyal — in the wave of thought~ ~ 502 13| of Allah whomever He may kindly choose for it.'~ ~ ~ ~Still, 503 12| worldly possessions, and kings their kingdoms, and they 504 8| and God, the only Being; knowing and realizing ourselves 505 24| saying, 'Kull-i shayin Há l-i kull', which means, 'Everything 506 24| calling on Him saying, 'Kull-i shayin Há l-i kull', which 507 17| exaltation of the will~ ~2. Kursi — the seat of justice and 508 24| saying, 'Kull-i shayin Há l-i kull', which means, 'Everything 509 22| undesirable; as the day's labor is a necessary precursor 510 12| capacities, from a king to a laborer. The idea that Sufism sprang 511 23| the greater the result; lack of concentration is the 512 23| Its right control is a ladder leading from the lowest 513 14| Jabarut — astral plane~ ~4. Lahut — spiritual plane~ ~5. Hahut — 514 12| runs through all connected lamps and lights them. By this 515 11| forms suitable to various lands at different periods. This 516 24| between truer persons is more lasting than the affections of average 517 10| vision of the Beloved, which lasts to the end of the journey. ' 518 14| influence of his senses;~ ~2. Lauwama — one who repents of his 519 17| justice and distinction~ ~3. Lawh — the fount of inspiration~ ~ 520 1| mind can hear their sacred lays.'~ ~The sun, moon, and stars 521 14| sense of smell the nose~ ~Lazzat — sense of taste the tongue~ ~ 522 12| Farid-ud-Din 'Attar had taken the lead in advancing Sufism in the 523 12| all previous prophets and leaders, likewise received training 524 23| right control is a ladder leading from the lowest to the highest 525 1| friend or foe.~ ~'Every leaf of tree, Allah's praise 526 11| There was no necessity left for any more prophets after 527 24| Illegal polygamy is worse than legal, because it creates deceit 528 24| considering woman to be of lesser spiritual importance forgot 529 19| divine messages are given in letters or by an angelic voice.~ ~ ~ ~ 530 12| eventually, at the same level of understanding and realization 531 20| for his virtues; but he is liable to punishment or reward 532 1| Should we not appreciate the liberality of the Creator, and thank 533 1| which they must serve! How liberally the needs of life, water, 534 12| all connected lamps and lights them. By this means the 535 12| previous prophets and leaders, likewise received training from Mohammed. 536 3| parts of his body, arms, limbs, eyes, ears, and is possessed 537 13| every mureed. There is no limit of time for the advancement 538 7| fanaticism, as well as free from limitations of caste, creed, race, and 539 12| another, duly connected as links in a chain.~ ~The spiritual 540 19| which the real happening is literally shown.~ ~5. Elhami — in 541 8| earth; whether one will live here for ever, or if one' 542 7| history. Though they have lived in different parts of the 543 2| cause, to produce it; and logically one cause may produce many 544 15| wise to avoid interest as long as we are in the world of 545 20| bad. To him happiness no longer differs from sorrow, for 546 10| the agonies of his earthly longings creating a hell through 547 24| religions and philosophies, looks upon both the opposite aspects 548 4| that the negative cannot lose its negativeness by projecting 549 10| devotion, which is for true lovers. Rumi says, 'Man may be 550 11| adoration, as the lover loves his beloved in all her different 551 6| good and bad, high and low, new and old; differences 552 24| signify the dual aspect on lower planes. In the mineral and 553 14| planetary~ ~2. Mahtab — lunar~ ~3. Aftab — solar~ ~4. 554 12| Khagani, Firdausi, Omar Khayyá m, Abdul Ala and other great 555 14| 3. Aftab — solar~ ~4. Madeniat — mineral kingdom~ ~5. Nabitat — 556 9| Although love is a sweet madness,~ ~Yet all infirmities it 557 14| Sitara — planetary~ ~2. Mahtab — lunar~ ~3. Aftab — solar~ ~ 558 12| perfection. Therefore the main object of initiation in 559 24| product of woman.~ ~The majority of prophets and masters 560 24| that she appreciates it by making the best use of it.~ ~There 561 14| Nasut — material plane~ ~2. Malakut — mental plane~ ~3. Jabarut — 562 18| wisdom is the knowledge which manifests only from the inner being; 563 4| Allah; and Sifat, being manifold in four different involutions, 564 12| impossible to acquire it in the manner of sciences and arts, nor 565 22| consciousness called Sadrat al Manteha. One who by the favor of 566 9| Qur'an or Bible or a martyr's bone,~ ~All these and 567 23| development. Its science is to be mastered by the favor of the murshid, 568 16| is desirable, but after mastering it, material and spiritual 569 21| introduced music into his Maulvi Order, and enjoyed the memory 570 3| the possessed through the medium of his own consciousness, 571 21| Maulvi Order, and enjoyed the memory of his blessed murshid's 572 24| prophets and masters have been men because man is the higher 573 3| cause to be a personal God, meriting worship? The answer is that 574 24| more responsible for its merits and defects and if she has 575 8| than to eat, drink, and be merry; or whether one belongs 576 19| Elhami — in which divine messages are given in letters or 577 11| Khatim al Mursalin, the last messenger of divine wisdom and the 578 19| place. The dream seen at midnight is realized within one year, 579 17| of feeling, placed in the midst of the body and soul. The 580 10| like a person walking for miles in the sun while carrying 581 1| food, are supplied; even milk is prepared in the mother' 582 2| reactions, 'While intellectual minds are seeking second causes, 583 24| a doctor, solicitor, or minister, but it is incomparably 584 12| part of Sufism was most miraculously realized by Abdul Qadir 585 19| from rust, like a clean mirror, the more clearly inspiration 586 24| nature. Sages who made the mistake of considering woman to 587 12| some of the most divine models of human perfection in all 588 12| Sufism, where, in ancient and modern records, a great many Sufis 589 1| faithfulness, justice, modesty, piety, sympathy, reverence, 590 1| He has fashioned and molded you after His own image, 591 24| power of her concentration, molding the child's future according 592 10| disciple disregards life's momentary comforts, unties himself 593 19| part of night within six months; the dream of the early 594 1| sacred lays.'~ ~The sun, moon, and stars give light; the 595 11| existence, although the moral principles of all are the 596 19| the dream of the early morning is realized soon after. 597 8| Himself...~ ~'Thou art a mortal being,~ ~And thou art the 598 11| names and forms as Abraham, Moses, Jesus, and Mohammed. Mohammed 599 12| retired to desert, jungle, or mountain fastness, striving to find 600 12| The sensational Sufi movements which took place in Persia 601 10| Salvation' in Christianity, and 'Mukhti' in Hinduism. This is the 602 10| the Qur'an, 'It is He who multiplied you on the earth, and to 603 7| concealed their beliefs from the multitude, and have pursued in secret 604 11| Mohammed, the Khatim al Mursalin, the last messenger of divine 605 19| Elham-e-Husn — inspiration of a musician and poet~ ~3. Elham-e-'Ishq — 606 14| sense of taste the tongue~ ~Muss — sense of touch the skin~ ~ ~ ~ 607 14| repents of his follies;~ ~3. Mutmaina — one who considers before 608 24| as is signified by the myth of Adam and Eve, in which 609 14| 4. Qutb — the saint~ ~5. Nabi — the prophet~ ~The five 610 14| Madeniat — mineral kingdom~ ~5. Nabitat — vegetable kingdom~ ~6. 611 14| sense of hearing the ears~ ~Naghat — sense of smell the nose~ ~ 612 10| Baqa by Sufis, is termed 'Najat' in Islam, 'Nirvana' in 613 6| undeveloped to bear it in its naked form. Those who see the 614 4| called by more than one name, which is Allah; and Sifat, 615 12| Moin-ud-Din Chishti, Bahaud-Din Naqshband, Shihab-ud-Din Sohrawardi, 616 19| the real happening.~ ~3. Naqshi — in which the real meaning 617 6| Common sense has been so narrowly trained in this world of 618 14| grades of evolution:~ ~ ~ ~1. Nasut — material plane~ ~2. Malakut — 619 6| world of variety, that it naturally fails to realize the breadth 620 14| the prophet~ ~The five natures corresponding to these five 621 12| Nizam-ud-Din, Sharif-ud-Din, Bandeh Navaz, Mohammed Gauth, are visited 622 12| poems, the Masnavi e Ma'navi inspire the soul.~ ~These 623 24| is the more spiritual and nearer to God; woman being the 624 18| flow of divine mercy is needed; it is as natural as the 625 4| negative cannot lose its negativeness by projecting the positive 626 | nevertheless 627 21| feelings (emotional)~ ~4. Nida — music heard in vision ( 628 10| termed 'Najat' in Islam, 'Nirvana' in Buddhism, 'Salvation' 629 12| of Moin-ud-Din Chishti, Nizam-ud-Din, Sharif-ud-Din, Bandeh Navaz, 630 8| Henry, or short, tail, or of normal height, or to know that 631 14| Naghat — sense of smell the nose~ ~Lazzat — sense of taste 632 14| five elements:~ ~ ~ ~1. Nur — ether~ ~2. Baad — air~ ~ 633 3| upon Him and is His most obedient servant. According to the 634 18| delve into studies, but to obtain wisdom, nothing but the 635 24| beneficial to the nation. The Occidental woman who is given entire 636 12| mysticism, such as psychology, occultism, spiritualism, clairvoyance, 637 23| Every being in the world is occupied consciously or unconsciously 638 6| between man. Such dissensions occupy a large portion of the histories 639 9| individuality is dissolved in the ocean of eternal bliss where even 640 11| respectfully recognize and offer devotion to their Beloved, 641 | often 642 6| bad, high and low, new and old; differences and distinctions 643 12| Sa'di, Khagani, Firdausi, Omar Khayyá m, Abdul Ala and 644 9| God's beloved, a path is opened for his heavenly journey: 645 22| development and also the opening for all inspirations and 646 12| training from Mohammed. The openness of Mohammed's essential 647 1| day and night provides the opportunity for work and rest.~ ~'Earth, 648 3| are manifested by their opposites, but as God has no opposite 649 14| humanity:~ ~1. Adam — the ordinary man~ ~2. Insan — the wise 650 24| East and in the West.~ ~The Oriental woman, whose freedom is 651 12| soul.~ ~These works were originally composed in Persian, but 652 11| studied and followed by the orthodox as religion, and by the 653 | ourselves 654 | out 655 20| that blessed state where he overcomes virtues and sins, and stands 656 24| mystery within herself, owing to her subtle nature. Sages 657 12| but that which a Sufi particularly wishes to acquire is not 658 10| hell through which he must pass to reach the destination 659 9| Saints and sages have passed through it,~ ~Love both 660 19| of the higher world. The past, present, and future are 661 10| along one of these three paths, but in the end they arrive 662 2| which makes them act and pause, is hidden.'~ ~ ~ ~ 663 12| Mohammed's essential teachings paved the way for them to come 664 3| and each of them has its peculiar attributes. The sum total 665 13| ascetic life; rather it is a peculiarity of the Sufi training that 666 11| nature of things as the X-ray penetrates material bodies. Wisdom 667 2| causes, the wise man only perceives the first cause. Air, earth, 668 1| and all other organs, how perfectly they are adapted in shape 669 22| bliss only after the due performance of worldly duties.~ ~Sufis 670 5| nor the description of perfume delight our senses unless 671 12| practiced in Arabia during the period of Sahabis, Taba'in, and 672 24| means, 'Everything will perish except His own Face.' They 673 13| his heart so much that it permits the virtues of humanity 674 13| possessed of whole-hearted perseverance; who is capable of committing 675 12| movements which took place in Persia in the later periods, have 676 12| credit of Sufism for the Persians, and Sufism came to be regarded 677 4| illusion. Human ignorance persists in considering Zát to be 678 14| highest experience of all phases of existence by the favor 679 15| be completely immersed in phenomena, but should realize oneself 680 3| the one Being. The German philosopher Hegel says, 'If you say 681 12| while among intellectual philosophers they are considered religious, 682 3| Satan. The third is the philosophic view that God is the beginning 683 16| other, but according to the philosophical point of view they are one.~ ~ 684 3| aspect of the One. In this phrase 'I' is the possessor, and ' 685 1| praise displays,~ Only the pious mind can hear their sacred 686 12| successors, who were called Pir-o-Murshid, Shaikh, etc., one after 687 14| manifestation:~ ~1. Sitara — planetary~ ~2. Mahtab — lunar~ ~3. 688 5| entertain us unless it is played, nor the description of 689 3| called nature, singular not plural, just as the individual 690 12| love; Jelal-ud-Din Rumi's poems, the Masnavi e Ma'navi inspire 691 19| inspiration of a musician and poet~ ~3. Elham-e-'Ishq — inspiration 692 12| Sufism by their inspired poetical works on divine wisdom. 693 12| Ala and other great Sufi poets, have very substantially 694 3| God is regarded from three points of view: personality, morality, 695 12| are studied as the most popular treatises on the divine 696 24| enforced inactivity of half the population is not beneficial to the 697 6| dissensions occupy a large portion of the histories of the 698 24| studied by a comparison of her position in the East and in the West.~ ~ 699 8| and which attributes one possesses; whether one belongs to 700 12| renounced family and all worldly possessions, and kings their kingdoms, 701 12| Sufism was unostentatiously practiced in Arabia during the period 702 21| the second subject of Sufi practices. They declare that it creates 703 2| being second causes, the precedent cause, which makes them 704 2| every cause must have some preceding cause, or first cause, to 705 22| day's labor is a necessary precursor of the night's rest, so 706 9| consciousness, then' His predisposition of love made Him project 707 13| SUFI TRAINING~ ~The murshid prefers a mureed whose mind is unembarrassed 708 12| things and never becomes prejudiced, but cultivates affection 709 14| Each grade of development prepares a person for a higher one, 710 19| higher world. The past, present, and future are frequently 711 12| spiritual training from all previous prophets and leaders, likewise 712 1| highest of all beings and the pride of the universe, having 713 24| incomplete in themselves.~ ~The problem of the emancipation of woman 714 24| directed man's thoughts towards procreation. The interpretation of Adam 715 15| glorified the universe and produced harmony.~ ~He who arrives 716 9| sometimes the effect. The producer and the product are one, 717 23| material as well as spiritual progress, concentration is most essential.~ ~ 718 9| predisposition of love made Him project Himself to establish His 719 4| yet it is real because projected from the real, and it may 720 4| the positive force.~ ~Zát projects Sifat from its own self 721 1| breath which is inhaled prolongs life, and when exhaled it 722 1| wisdom. This is an open proof of your being the real object 723 19| heart should be prepared by proper training. A heart soiled 724 11| teaching of the next; each one prophesied the coming of the next, 725 24| organ of the body, has been protected by nature with eyelids. 726 1| alternation of day and night provides the opportunity for work 727 24| Ardhangi, is womanhood, proving that unity of both is the 728 12| branches of mysticism, such as psychology, occultism, spiritualism, 729 20| virtues; but he is liable to punishment or reward just the same.~ ~ 730 19| upon the heart of man; the purer the heart is from rust, 731 17| entire existence, is the purification of the heart; since there 732 12| Saheba-e-Safa, Knights of Purity, was inaugurated by the 733 7| the multitude, and have pursued in secret their way of attainment 734 12| miraculously realized by Abdul Qadir Jilani, Moin-ud-Din Chishti, 735 19| reproduced in sleep.~ ~2. Qalbi — in which the dream is 736 22| listening to music called Qawwali, special music producing 737 23| state is attained of Bá qi-bi-Allah, annihilation in the eternal 738 19| of dreams is subject to qualification according to the good or 739 13| training that the mureed is quickened to appreciate and enjoy 740 1| life, and when exhaled it quickens the frame. In every breath, 741 21| intellect (scientific)~ ~3. Qul — music which creates feelings ( 742 14| Wali — the holy man~ ~4. Qutb — the saint~ ~5. Nabi — 743 24| different countries and races. Polygamy may be natural 744 21| the body (artistic)~ ~2. Raga — music which appeals to 745 1| health and cheerfulness; the rain grows corn, fruits, and 746 2| The argument has been raised that all manifestation is 747 3| light has no opposite in the range of creation whereby it may 748 12| the East, and that it is rapidly becoming recognized in the 749 11| certain persons, and in these rare cases the receivers of it 750 2| becomes a cause for the reaction; thus nature works unaided. 751 2| second causes, producing new reactions, 'While intellectual minds 752 12| elevate the soul than can readily be followed by material 753 12| All mysteries, powers, and realizations gradually manifest themselves 754 15| going through interest, really attains the blessed state. 755 20| definite in its results in the realm of speech and thought as 756 20| is the law of action: we reap what we sow.~ ~It is impossible 757 6| truth uncovered, abandon reason and logic, good and bad, 758 6| the reach of its limited reasoning.~ ~ ~ ~ 759 11| in these rare cases the receivers of it are more than merely 760 19| rust is never capable of receiving them. There are five kinds 761 5| senses unless we smell it, no recipes of the most delicious dishes 762 11| Sufis also respectfully recognize and offer devotion to their 763 14| the ideal manifestation, recognizes God by the knowledge of 764 11| democracy in religion by recognizing God in every being. By this 765 12| where, in ancient and modern records, a great many Sufis with 766 9| variety.~ ~'Love is the reduction of the universe to the single 767 19| is the inner light which reflects itself upon the heart of 768 10| destination of his journey. With regard to him the Qur'an says, ' 769 11| Sufis have no prejudice regarding any prophets and masters. 770 23| Perfection is reached by the regular practice of concentration, 771 10| within himself, that he may rejoice until merged into the eternal 772 13| physician, prescribes a suitable remedy for curing every mureed. 773 12| many beliefs, in thankful remembrance of their great careers.~ ~ 774 12| selfrealization, thousands have renounced family and all worldly possessions, 775 22| emotions of love, fear, desire, repentance, etc.~ ~There are five aspects 776 14| 2. Lauwama — one who repents of his follies;~ ~3. Mutmaina — 777 9| and female, are clearly represented. The dual aspect of God 778 24| aspects, male and female, representing nature's positive and negative 779 12| realization which Sufism represents.~ ~Sufism contains all branches 780 19| thoughts of the day are reproduced in sleep.~ ~2. Qalbi — in 781 12| substantially established the reputation of Sufism by their inspired 782 13| training best adapted to his requirements. In other words, the murshid, 783 8| belongs to the devils. It requires perfection in humanity to 784 24| appear that woman is more respected by man in the West, but 785 11| of her life. Sufis also respectfully recognize and offer devotion 786 20| without understanding, has no responsibility for his sins nor credit 787 24| therefore the mother is more responsible for its merits and defects 788 24| woman, whose freedom is restricted, is the better wife from 789 12| kingdoms, and they have retired to desert, jungle, or mountain 790 19| a dream, and may also be revealed through inspiration. The 791 20| liable to punishment or reward just the same.~ ~Man forms 792 22| dervishes, which produces a rhythmic motion of the body; Wajad 793 24| which Eve was born from the rib of Adam, meaning that woman 794 19| through inspiration. The righteous person sees more clearly 795 12| necessarily true; yet it may rightly be called the spirit of 796 19| wise can understand.~ ~4. Ruhi — in which the real happening 797 12| as the electric current runs through all connected lamps 798 1| pious mind can hear their sacred lays.'~ ~The sun, moon, 799 14| aright;~ ~5. Salima — one who sacrifices himself for the benefit 800 3| the personality of God by sacrificing his own. 'He who knows himself 801 22| highest consciousness called Sadrat al Manteha. One who by the 802 7| word Sufi is derived from Safa meaning pure, purified of 803 24| in reality, and calls it Safat Allah. Sufis reach realization 804 12| Arabia during the period of Sahabis, Taba'in, and Taba'-i-taba' 805 12| mystic order called the Saheba-e-Safa, Knights of Purity, was 806 17| faithful mureed becomes a Sahib-e Dil, as the easiest and 807 14| holy man~ ~4. Qutb — the saint~ ~5. Nabi — the prophet~ ~ 808 12| by certain means. For the sake of selfrealization, thousands 809 14| speaks and acts aright;~ ~5. Salima — one who sacrifices himself 810 10| Nirvana' in Buddhism, 'Salvation' in Christianity, and 'Mukhti' 811 14| sense of sight the eyes~ ~Samat — sense of hearing the ears~ ~ 812 3| while all evil is from Satan. The third is the philosophic 813 24| as all attitudes demand satisfaction by expression, so the attitude 814 5| the most delicious dishes satisfy our hunger. Nor can the 815 21| vision (inspirational)~ ~5. Saut — music in the abstract ( 816 12| acquire it in the manner of sciences and arts, nor is it possible 817 19| inspiration of an artist and scientist~ ~2. Elham-e-Husn — inspiration 818 11| of divine wisdom and the seal of the prophets, came on 819 1| light; the timely change of seasons promotes health and cheerfulness; 820 17| the will~ ~2. Kursi — the seat of justice and distinction~ ~ 821 12| be pure enough to sow the seed of divine love and realize 822 2| While intellectual minds are seeking second causes, the wise 823 | seems 824 20| by the personality of the seer; to the bad view, all good 825 12| certain means. For the sake of selfrealization, thousands have renounced 826 22| expressed by a thrilling sensation of the body, tears and sighs; 827 12| Sufi advancement.~ ~The sensational Sufi movements which took 828 24| the state of youth. The separation and unhappiness of Adam 829 1| purpose which they must serve! How liberally the needs 830 1| each day the sun shines and serves,~ All praise from thee Allah 831 24| mineral and vegetable kingdoms sex is in a state of evolution, 832 9| kingdoms, wherein the two sexes, male and female, are clearly 833 10| and falls asleep under the shade of a tree. Such is the condition 834 12| were called Pir-o-Murshid, Shaikh, etc., one after another, 835 12| Sufism in the world at large. Shams-e-Tabré z, Sa'di, Khagani, Firdausi, 836 1| perfectly they are adapted in shape and mechanism to the purpose 837 12| Moin-ud-Din Chishti, Nizam-ud-Din, Sharif-ud-Din, Bandeh Navaz, Mohammed 838 24| calling on Him saying, 'Kull-i shayin Há l-i kull', which means, ' 839 12| Chishti, Bahaud-Din Naqshband, Shihab-ud-Din Sohrawardi, and others.~ ~ 840 1| For how each day the sun shines and serves,~ All praise 841 24| The ancient Greeks and Shiva Bhaktas of India worshipped 842 10| carrying a heavy load on his shoulder, who, when fatigued, throws 843 1| always food prepare,~ Thou shouldst not eat unthankfully.~ For 844 24| unhappiness of Adam and Eve show the object of God to manifest 845 12| was carried on by Ali and Siddiq. The lives of these knights 846 22| sensation of the body, tears and sighs; Wajad of devotees, which 847 22| Chishtis. This bliss is the sign of spiritual development 848 9| The dual aspect of God is significant in Zát and Sifat, in spirit 849 24| higher manifestation, as is signified by the myth of Adam and 850 24| and matter, night and day, signify the dual aspect on lower 851 20| sense; so the wise keep silence in distinguishing good from 852 20| is considered evil, is a sin; and good done, when it 853 3| is still called nature, singular not plural, just as the 854 14| aspects of manifestation:~ ~1. Sitara — planetary~ ~2. Mahtab — 855 19| latter part of night within six months; the dream of the 856 14| Muss — sense of touch the skin~ ~ ~ ~Through these senses 857 12| Naqshband, Shihab-ud-Din Sohrawardi, and others.~ ~India, being 858 19| proper training. A heart soiled with rust is never capable 859 14| Mahtab — lunar~ ~3. Aftab — solar~ ~4. Madeniat — mineral 860 24| woman may become a doctor, solicitor, or minister, but it is 861 | someone 862 19| Dreams have their effect sooner or later, according to the 863 20| happiness no longer differs from sorrow, for his thought, speech, 864 14| Alima — one who thinks, speaks and acts aright;~ ~5. Salima — 865 10| the average person, who spends his life blindly under the 866 21| elevated to the spiritual spheres.~ ~Music consists of vibrations 867 12| as psychology, occultism, spiritualism, clairvoyance, clairaudience, 868 12| laborer. The idea that Sufism sprang from Islam or from any other 869 20| vibrations of his actions, which spread over the world and weave 870 20| every good or bad action spreads its vibrations and becomes 871 12| that the Sufi Order should stand foremost as a spiritual 872 16| MATTER~ ~From the scientific standpoint, spirit and matter are quite 873 4| and ends in Sifat; Uruj starts from Sifat and ends in Zát, 874 11| his turn gave the final statement of divine wisdom: 'None 875 8| here for ever, or if one's stay is short; of what one is 876 13| success: 'Whoever walks one step towards the grace of Allah, 877 13| mercy walks forward ten steps to receive him' (id.).~ ~ ~ 878 9| church, a temple or a Ka'ba stone,~ ~Qur'an or Bible or a 879 24| world because he has more strength and power; and the fineness 880 12| good' attainable by man. Strictly speaking, Sufism is neither 881 10| the eternal goal. 'We have stripped the veil from thine eyes, 882 18| intellect one must delve into studies, but to obtain wisdom, nothing 883 3| The wise man by studying nature enters into the unity 884 11| forms. Just as one's own sub-consciousness would awaken one at a certain 885 1| you not see that Allah has subjected all things on earth to you?' 886 12| great Sufi poets, have very substantially established the reputation 887 24| within herself, owing to her subtle nature. Sages who made the 888 12| because they make use of subtler principles in life to elevate 889 6| realize the breadth and subtlety of a spiritual fact so far 890 12| was carried on by their successors, who were called Pir-o-Murshid, 891 19| Kushad der Jemal — in the sufferings of the heart~ ~4. Kushad 892 12| to philosophy, was well suited for Sufism, where, in ancient 893 21| elevation of the soul, called Suma, are held among Sufis.~ ~ ~ ~ 894 7| purified of ignorance, superstition, dogmatism, egotism, and 895 1| water, air, and food, are supplied; even milk is prepared in 896 20| He is the servant, who surrenders himself to principles; and 897 24| effect of the atmosphere and surroundings. These tendencies also depend 898 9| disappears.~ ~'Although love is a sweet madness,~ ~Yet all infirmities 899 18| natural as the instinct of swimming to the fish, or of flying 900 19| meaning is disguised by as symbolic representation which only 901 9| The dual aspect of God is symbolized by each form of this wonderful 902 7| they have recognized and sympathized with each other, through 903 1| justice, modesty, piety, sympathy, reverence, bravery, patience, 904 21| and if they would only be systematically used, they could be evolved 905 8| Jacob, or Henry, or short, tail, or of normal height, or 906 | taking 907 14| desire of being recognized:~ ~Tanzih~ ~1. Zát — the unmanifested~ ~ 908 21| has five aspects:~ ~ ~ ~1. Tarab — music which induces motion 909 14| plane of abstract ideas ~ ~ ~Tashbih~ ~5. Arwah — the spiritual 910 14| nose~ ~Lazzat — sense of taste the tongue~ ~Muss — sense 911 10| sages experienced it, and taught it to the world.~ ~Baqa 912 11| perfect murshid or spiritual teacher.~ ~Sufis have no prejudice 913 11| prepare the world for the teaching of the next; each one prophesied 914 22| thrilling sensation of the body, tears and sighs; Wajad of devotees, 915 13| practice of harmony and temperance is essential, but the murshid 916 9| love.~ ~ ~ ~'A church, a temple or a Ka'ba stone,~ ~Qur' 917 15| incomplete, and apt to be tempted by interest at any moment; 918 13| Divine mercy walks forward ten steps to receive him' (id.).~ ~ ~ 919 4| ASPECT~ ~According to Sufi tenets the two aspects of the supreme 920 1| liberality of the Creator, and thank him each moment with all 921 12| nations and many beliefs, in thankful remembrance of their great 922 1| to Him, and the giving of thanks to whom involves an increase 923 1| every blessing a separate thanksgiving is due' (Sa'di).~ ~He has 924 12| philosophy; it is neither theism nor atheism, but stands 925 5| our hunger. Nor can the theory of God give complete joy 926 | thine 927 11| religion, and by the deep thinkers as a philosophy.~ ~ ~ ~ 928 14| action;~ ~4. Alima — one who thinks, speaks and acts aright;~ ~ 929 12| sake of selfrealization, thousands have renounced family and 930 22| idealists, expressed by a thrilling sensation of the body, tears 931 17| SOUL~ ~Man's heart is the throne of God. The heart is not 932 10| shoulder, who, when fatigued, throws away the load and falls 933 | thy 934 8| the Eternal One;~ ~Know thyself, through light of wisdom,~ ~ 935 1| and stars give light; the timely change of seasons promotes 936 | together 937 9| these and more my heart can tolerate,~ ~Since my religion now 938 12| careers are to be found. The tombs of Moin-ud-Din Chishti, 939 14| Lazzat — sense of taste the tongue~ ~Muss — sense of touch 940 12| sensational Sufi movements which took place in Persia in the later 941 14| tongue~ ~Muss — sense of touch the skin~ ~ ~ ~Through these 942 | toward 943 6| sense has been so narrowly trained in this world of variety, 944 12| in Persian, but are now translated into many other languages. 945 17| feeling of the soul, and transmits its effect through the whole 946 12| studied as the most popular treatises on the divine wisdom of 947 3| forms three aspects, the Trinity, of the one Being. The German 948 24| will.~ ~Harmony between truer persons is more lasting 949 6| comprehend the idea of different truths being derived from the one 950 10| all earthly bondages and turns his eyes toward God, inspired 951 9| which end in man who is the ultimate aim of God. The dual aspect 952 2| reaction; thus nature works unaided. The answer is, that every 953 22| themselves entirely to it become unbalanced, for too much of anything 954 1| may be a believer or an unbeliever in the supreme Being, but 955 1| mother's breast for the unborn infant. Should we not appreciate 956 6| Those who see the truth uncovered, abandon reason and logic, 957 19| which only the wise can understand.~ ~4. Ruhi — in which the 958 3| relation to nature may be understood by analysing the idea expressed 959 17| The first thing a Sufi undertakes in order to harmonize the 960 6| ignorant eyes, as yet too undeveloped to bear it in its naked 961 22| at the state of Wajad is undoubtedly the most blessed soul and 962 13| prefers a mureed whose mind is unembarrassed by other methods of training; 963 24| youth. The separation and unhappiness of Adam and Eve show the 964 10| Death is a bridge, which unites friend to friend' (Sayings 965 20| is undesirable which is unkind. Doubtless also, might is 966 19| the only Knower of the unknown."~ ~ ~ ~ 967 | unlike 968 12| great efforts. Sufism was unostentatiously practiced in Arabia during 969 19| sees more clearly than the unrighteous. There are five kinds of 970 1| Thou shouldst not eat unthankfully.~ For how each day the sun 971 10| life's momentary comforts, unties himself from all earthly 972 | us 973 19| dreams and their meaning varies with the degree of development 974 6| revelations are made under varying conditions of time and space.~ ~ 975 10| goal. 'We have stripped the veil from thine eyes, and thy 976 19| clearly, sometimes in a veiled form, warnings of coming 977 5| all in all, the lover only veils him; the Beloved is all 978 20| universe is like a dome: it vibrates to that which you say in 979 24| There are three kinds of virgins. One, commonly considered 980 3| the possessor of all the visible and invisible attributes 981 12| Navaz, Mohammed Gauth, are visited with much reverence and 982 13| to another it may not be vouchsafed during his whole life. Among 983 14| plane of consciousness Wahdaniat — plane of abstract ideas ~ ~ ~ 984 14| Insan — the wise man~ ~3. Wali — the holy man~ ~4. Qutb — 985 10| travel. It is like a person walking for miles in the sun while 986 11| certain time, if previously warned, in the same way the consciousness 987 19| sometimes in a veiled form, warnings of coming dangers and assurance 988 19| Kushad der Khyal — in the wave of thought~ ~2. Kushad der 989 12| to attain it as health, wealth, honor, and power can be 990 20| spread over the world and weave his future.~ ~The universe 991 | whence 992 | whereas 993 | whereby 994 | wherein 995 13| considerations, and is possessed of whole-hearted perseverance; who is capable 996 | whomever 997 10| Devotion is the heavenly wine, which intoxicates the devotee 998 12| which a Sufi particularly wishes to acquire is not necessarily 999 24| divine body, Ardhangi, is womanhood, proving that unity of both 1000 12| the later periods, have won all the credit of Sufism 1001 9| symbolized by each form of this wonderful world. This whole universe, 1002 24| it. Illegal polygamy is worse than legal, because it creates 1003 24| Mankind is born with a worshipful attitude, and as all attitudes 1004 24| and Shiva Bhaktas of India worshipped both aspects of manifestation 1005 5| necessary for realization. Written music cannot entertain us 1006 11| nature of things as the X-ray penetrates material bodies. 1007 19| midnight is realized within one year, and the dream of the latter 1008 24| innocence to the state of youth. The separation and unhappiness 1009 12| at large. Shams-e-Tabré z, Sa'di, Khagani, Firdausi, 1010 4| supreme Being are termed Zá t and Sifat, the Knower