Sufi Magic
When I first read the words of Idries Shah I sought to learn as much as I could about the role of the Sufi in western mysticism. Most people know 'The Rubaiyat of Omar Khayyam', Ravel's 'Bolero', whirling dervishes, and assassins. This is just the start of a journey into deeper Sufi mysticism. This is a vast subject and I will attempt to add more information as I post my illustrations.
At present I am editing my version of the 'Book of the Book' - it will be published by this means in due course. A wise Sufi would probably say it will never happen... and therefore it happened, never!
For more on the life of a struggling poet and painter in recovery CLICK '> inanga >' at top left.
"The Grape that can with Logic absolute
The Two-and-Seventy jarring Sects confute:
The subtle Alchemist that in a Trice
Life's leaden Metal into Gold transmute."
- Rubaiyat of Omar Khay'yam, XLIII
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The Dome of the Rock
detail from 'Blake's Jerusalem'
This beautiful sanctuary for souls inspired this:
O my Beloved
The One Real Being
Who i feel
Everywhere
In the heavens
Oft in this reality
But with most certainty
In my heart.
The pale and lean men
Were asked by Christ
'Why are you so?'
And they answered
'For the Love of God
Our Blessed Christ spoke:
'You are nearest him'.
The woman of the woods
Were asked by Geber
'What have you learnt?'
And they answered:
'We must love our Creator'.
The mystic spoke:
'Love hath taken possession
of your heart'.
Men and women both
Were asked by Rumi
'You feel human
love for each other
Have you not felt
The Love of God?
The Qutub, wisest of the wise, spoke:
'Forgo cold logic
My brothers and sisters
And you will see God
You will feel part
Of the All'.
And God revealed
The beginning
And the end
All of the universe
All of the mysteries
Of the inner-self.
And it was said:
'There is no right
Nor is there no wrong
In the eyes of God
For everything done
Is as intended
In the design
In the grace
Of Knowing'.
courtesy of 'Zombie' by the Cranberries, 'Something in the Way' - Nirvana, 'Shoplifters of the World Unite and Take Over' - Morrisey and 'Desert Angels' - Senora Stevie Nicks.
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