Tag: sufism
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To Whom Should We Pray?
Who are the people you turn to when you need something? And what happens when they cannot—or will not—help? Here is a story about a fakir and his guest that carries an important insight on seeking the fulfilment of our wants. The Generous Fakir There is a gatha about a fakir known for his generous…
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The Markers of Success: Power, Praise, Influence
How do we measure success in life?By the praise we receive?The wealth we accumulate?The influence we hold with those in power? Let’s pause—and consider how the true teachers of wisdom see these markers of success. Who Was Sain Mian Mir? In times when divisions run deep and places of worship become battlegrounds, the life of…
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Sheikh Fareed’s Mother
It is said that there are only 2.5 true mothers in the world. One of them is Baba Fareed’s mother, another is Dhruv’s mother, and half is Gopi Chand’s mother. Gopi Chand’s mother is considered only half because, while she initiated him on the path of devotion, she later fell into despair over their separation.…
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When You Are in the Seat of the Giver
There was once a generous king. Every day, he would bring a large vessel of grain to distribute to those in need. People would line up, holding out their jholis (a cloth stretched out to receive alms). The king would scoop up fistfuls of grain and fill them, but he never looked at the faces…
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