The word initiation is interpreted by different people in different ways. By some it is considered a kind of membership in a certain secret order, but what I mean by initiation is taking a step forward on the path unknown to oneself. I classify three different kinds of initiation. The first … [Read more...] about 37. The Path of Initiation (2)
36. The Problem of the Day
(Given from the Eiffel Tower) Beloved Ones of God, friends to whom I speak, but see only with my soul, not with the physical eyes, you who listen to what I say by the medium of the new invention, radio, I speak to you heart to heart, on the most important subject, the problem of the day, the … [Read more...] about 36. The Problem of the Day
35. How Many Things are Necessary for a Mureed
It is not necessary to explain in words the joy that I feel in coming and seeing you again. In the initiation we are so linked together that distance in reality is not a distance. Nevertheless, it is also necessary to meet together in this physical plane. Now I wish to explain to you how many things … [Read more...] about 35. How Many Things are Necessary for a Mureed
34. Initiation (4)
Address Given by Pir-o-Murshid to New Mureeds After Their Initiation Allow me to say a few words to the new mureeds who have today had their initiation to tread the path toward the spiritual life, who have come with their faith and trust. I would like to tell you, my new mureeds what initiation … [Read more...] about 34. Initiation (4)
33. The Attitude
All affairs of life depend upon a person’s attitude. The mechanical work that is psychologically done is such that before a person steps forward to work, they see their attitude being reflected in their affairs. For instance, if a person starts to do something with doubt in their mind, they will see … [Read more...] about 33. The Attitude
32. Faith
The word faith has not been understood well, and has often been considered to be a religious term. Really speaking, faith is not only something which is required in religion, but in all aspects of life that is the one thing that is required the most. It is the misinterpretation of faith that has … [Read more...] about 32. Faith
31. The Human Being
A human being is likened to the light, their soul the glow, their mind the flame, and their body the end of the flame. The heat that comes out of the light is the atmosphere of a person, and the smoke that rises out of the light in reality does not belong to the light. It belongs to the fuel. As … [Read more...] about 31. The Human Being
30. Influence
Perhaps you have read the story of Daniel in the lion's den. Therefore, you can understand that there is no greater sign of spiritual advancement than a person’s personal influence. This is an example of advancement in spiritual life. People want to know whether they are progressing or going back. A … [Read more...] about 30. Influence