"The weak lose themselves in God; the strong discover Him in themselves." ~ Allama Iqbal

Saturday, September 7, 2013

He is one


He in one
Above all ritual
Above all dogma
Above all custom
And only where
These paths cease
Does true faith begin.

~ Ghalib
 (from Ghalib in Translation, O.P. Kejariwal)

6 comments:

  1. Mirza Ghalib Was my favourite poet in college.I love these lines,thanks,Robert.
    Ranu

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    1. Dear Ranu,

      I like him too very much. Thanks for your visit!

      All good wishes,

      robert

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  2. Wow, I'm so glad for the re-introduction to such a poet/mystic and I do so agree.

    Reminds me of "RiverBend Blog" by an Iraqi young lady with quote from Rumi:
    something about meeting one another in the field beyond right and wrong. (or rather our own interpretations of those categories.

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    1. Dear Connie,

      Thank you for your visit and comments!

      All good wishes,

      robert

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  3. Wonderful words...Indeed He is above it all.

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    1. Greetings,

      Thank you for your visit, presence, and comments.

      All good wishes,

      robert

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