Mind Quotes by Hazrat Inayat Khan

11 Mind quotes by Hazrat Inayat Khan

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Hazrat Inayat Khan’s Sufi‑inspired view of the mind is distilled into eleven brief reflections. This collection serves as a gentle introduction to his contemplative style.

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The existence of illness in the body may no doubt be called a shadow of the true illness which is held by…

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Every passion, every emotion, has its effect upon the mind. Every change of mind, however slight, has its effect upon the body.

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What makes us feel drawn to music is that our whole being is music: our mind and body, the nature in which…

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“What is inspired comes already arranged beforehand and there is very little to be done by the brain and by the mind.”

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He is thoughtful whose mind is directed by his will, whose mind fulfills his intentions, whose mind is under the control of…

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Prayer from the depth and prayer from the surface are two prayers. One can utter what Christ has called 'vain repetitions', just…

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People who have never had an ideal may hope to find one; they are in a better state than the people who…

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Mastery lies not merely in stilling the mind, but in directing it towards whatever point we desire, in allowing it to be…

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Before making peace, war is necessary, and that war must be made with our self. Our worst enemy is our self: our…

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When people came to Christ accusing a person of doing wrong, the Master could not think of anything else but forgiveness. For…

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Every mind has its particular standard of good and bad, and of right and wrong. This standard is made by what one…

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There should be balance in all our actions; to be either extreme or lukewarm is equally bad.

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It is a presumption on the part of man when he demands in words an explanation of God.

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All that produces longing in the heart deprives it of its freedom.

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If someone strikes my heart, it does not break, but it bursts, and the flame coming out of it becomes a torch on my…

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I played the vina until my heart turned into the same instrument. Then I offered this instrument to the Divine Musician, the only muscian…

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Our virtues are made by love, and our sins are caused by the lack of it.

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Life is a place where it is necessary to move gently. Whether it be in thought, speech, or action, the rhythm must be controlled;…

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The voice is not only indicative of man's character, but it is the expression of his spirit. Other sounds can be louder than the…

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In a small affair or in a big affair, first consult yourself and find out if there is any conflict in your own being…

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The one Spirit of life is given different names, the sacred names. We more easily recognize the Spirit of life by the particular name…

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