The Mirror Of The Heart

Let go of your worriesand be completely clear-hearted,like the face of a mirrorthat contains no images.If you want a clear mirror,behold yourselfand see the shameless truth,which the mirror reflects.If metal can be polishedto a mirror-like finish,what polishing might the mirrorof the heart require?Between the mirror and the heartis this single difference:the heart conceals secrets,while the mirror does not. –Jalāl al-Dīn Muhammad Rūmī Continue reading The Mirror Of The Heart

What else do you want?

In the following Vachana, Akka Mahadevi says: “HasivAdare UroLage bhikshaannamgalumtuTrusheyaadare kere baavi hallamgalumtuShayanakke haaludegulavumtuCennamallikArjunayya Atmasamgaatakke niinenagumtu.” Stating that happiness is not conditional, but lies in being content with little. Translation: If hungry, there is food in the town to ask for.If thirsty, there are lakes, wells and streams to quench it from.For sleeping, there are discarded buildings.Oh, Lord! (ChennamallikArjuna) as for the soul, You are … Continue reading What else do you want?

A Prayer For Harmony

O Thou, who art the Perfection of Love, Harmony, and Beauty,The Sovereign of heaven and earth,open our hearts, that we may hear Thy Voice,which constantly cometh from within.Disclose to us Thy Divine Light,which is hidden in our souls,that we may know and understand life better.The Most Merciful and Compassionate God,give us Thy great Goodness,Teach us Thy loving Forgiveness,Raise us above the distinctions and differences which … Continue reading A Prayer For Harmony