Frithjof Schuon Archive

Remembering and forgetting — knowest thou wellWhat these words mean for thee?Thou must not cling to past pleasures —Thou must grant the world thy God-remembrance.

One often needs more courage in earthly life;If thou knowest not what to do, be readyTo give new strength to other human beings —The example of thy resignation to God.

Resignation to God’s holy Will,Then trust in His great Goodness —So that the weak man, on his path,Guard himself faithfully against all that is alien to God.

O earthly wanderer, thou wouldst like to be happy —Thou canst be, only if thou submit to GodAnd trust in Him; so prove that thouLovest Him in all thy poor ways.