Belief and disbelief have divided humankind into so many sects, blinding its eyes to the vision of the Oneness of all Life.
Interpretation
This quote highlights how differing beliefs can lead to division among people, preventing them from seeing the unity of all existence.
Hazrat Inayat Khan's quote reflects on the profound impact that belief and disbelief have on humanity. He suggests that these opposing forces create divisions among people, leading to various sects and ideologies that hinder our ability to perceive the interconnectedness and unity of all life. By emphasizing 'Oneness', he calls for a deeper understanding and acceptance of each other, transcending superficial differences.
In practice
In a speech advocating for peace and unity during a community gathering.
Sufism is not a religion or a philosophy, it is neither deism nor atheism, nor is it a moral, nor a special kind of mysticism, being free from the usual religious sectarianism. If ever it could be called a religion, it would only be as a religion of love, harmony, and beauty.
I had composed songs, I sang, and played the vina. Practising this music I arrived at a stage where I touched the music of the spheres. Then every soul became a musical note, and all life became music. Inspired by it I spoke to the people, and those who were attracted by my words listened to them instead of listening to my songs.
Some people look for a beautiful place, others make a place beautiful.
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Atmosphere is a silent music. It has its effect upon the listener, exciting or peaceful, whatever it may be.
What makes us feel drawn to music is that our whole being is music: our mind and body, the nature in which we live, the nature which has made us, all that is beneath and around us, it is all music.
I glory in the distinguishing grace of God and will not, by the grace of God, step one inch from my principles or think of adhering to the present fashionable sort of religion.
The test of all beliefs is their practical effect in life. If it be true that optimism compels the world forward, and pessimism retards it, then it is dangerous to propagate a pessimistic philosophy.
We do not want, as the newspapers say, a church that will move with the world. We want a church that will move the world.
You canβt put the past behind you. Itβs buried in you; itβs turned your flesh into its own cupboard. Not everything remembered is useful but it all comes from the world to be stored in you.
Roughly speaking, I think it's accurate to say that a corporate elite of managers and owners governs the economy and the political system as well, at least in very large measure.
The concept of progress must be grounded in the idea of catastrophe. That things are 'status quo' is the catastrophe
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