Frithjof Schuon Archive

Profane philosophers sayThat one should think without presuppositions,But this is impossible;They fall into the trap of a skepticism that leads nowhere.Not so the sage — deep within his heart speaksThe luminous and uncreated Truth of the Self.

“Veranda” comes from the Sanskrit word waranda:The yogi loves to walk up and down,Protected by walls and a roof — so that, when walking,He sees nothing but his deepest Self.

In China they say that wise menLearn more from fools than foolsLearn from wise men. Only the wiseHave ears that to all things are open,And can learn, not only from a “yes” or a “no,”But also from the very being of things.

In Paradise, what can one gaze upon?Upon God; upon beauty, lotus trees and women.In God’s garden, there are no walls —The inward and outward join hands.