"On life's journey faith is nourishment, virtuous deeds are a shelter, wisdom is the light by day and right mindfulness is the protection by night. If a man lives a pure life, nothing can destroy him."
A Pure Life
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An Impartial Eye
"He who experiences the unity of life sees his own Self in all beings, and all beings in his own Self, and looks on everything with an impartial eye."
Irritation
"If you are irritated by every rub, how will your mirror be polished?"
Ignore
"Ignore those that make you fearful and sad, that degrade you back towards disease and death."
Seeking
"What you seek is seeking you."
Find all the Barriers
"Your task is not to seek for love, but merely to seek and find all the barriers within yourself that you have built against it."
The Desire for the Work
The Distinctions
"In the sky, there is no distinction of east and west; people create distinctions out of their own minds and then believe them to be true." The quote suggests that the natural world, represented by the sky, does not inherently possess divisions or boundaries such as...
Joy
"When you do things from your soul, you feel a river moving in you, a joy." Captures the essence of living a life aligned with one's true essence and purpose. Rumi suggests that when individuals act from the depths of their soul, when they engage in activities that...
Evil Ways
"It is a man's own mind, not his enemy or foe, that lures him to evil ways." The Buddha highlights the significance of one's own mind in shaping thoughts, actions, and ultimately, one's path in life and often emphasized the power and influence of the mind on human...