Frithjof Schuon Archive

Certainly, the great spiritual arguments —Against an evil that weighs down the soul —Are swiftly victorious; yet when destiny’s stingIs fresh, God’s Mercy is worth the grief.The arguments: the perfection of Being;And God’s goodness, and Eternity.Saints too have ridden...

In Rome, Christians were severely persecuted;Yet: the Romans were not intolerant;Only because the Christians threatened the Roman world,Were they dragged without pity before the court.In the Christian realm Plato’s world was crushed;So one scarcely has the right to...

To understand metaphysical theoriesIs not yet wisdom; and it will be of no availIf those who have read about themWalk not the paths of true wisdom,However much they seek to rely on their literal expression.Be noble in thy dealings with noble things —Thou canst not...

The murder of Hypatia: the hatred blind faith bearsFor gnosis, the wine of knowledge;Did not Christ himself say to the people:“Let him who is without sin cast the first stone.”