The whole universe is contained within a single human being - you.
Everything that you see around, including the things you might not be fond of & even the people you despise or abhor, is present within you in varying degrees.
Therefore, do not look for shaytan outside yourself either. The devil is not an extraordinary force that attacks from without. It is an ordinary vice within.
If you get to know yourself fully, facing with honesty & hardness both your dark & bright sides, you will arrive at a supreme form of consciousness. When a person knows himself or herself, he or she knows God.
~ Shams of Tabriz ~
Everything that you see around, including the things you might not be fond of & even the people you despise or abhor, is present within you in varying degrees.
Therefore, do not look for shaytan outside yourself either. The devil is not an extraordinary force that attacks from without. It is an ordinary vice within.
If you get to know yourself fully, facing with honesty & hardness both your dark & bright sides, you will arrive at a supreme form of consciousness. When a person knows himself or herself, he or she knows God.
~ Shams of Tabriz ~
From the Novel by Elif Shafak,
borrowing the teachings of Shams of Tabriz
3 comments:
Powerful stuff!
No wonder Jesus said, I would tell you more, but you could not bear it yet.
The whole truth mercifully seems to elude us....until we can bear it.
Whatever else we remember....may we remember Love.
Thirteenth Rule
There are more fake gurus and false teachers in this world than the number of stars in the visible
universe. Don't confuse power-driven, self-centered people with true mentors. A genuine
spiritual master will not direct your attention to himself or herself and will not expect absolute
obedience or utter admiration from you, but instead will help you to appreciate and admire your
inner self. True mentors are as transparent as glass. They let the Light of God pass through
thanks a lot for the post! very interesting!
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