Frithjof Schuon Archive

In all sectors of humanity, there are limitsThat are typological. ReligionMust take account of this, for it is the garment of Truth;Naked Truth is the reward of the wise.

“All is vanity,” said Solomon.But I would say that the world is indifferentWith regard to the True, whose kernelWe bear in the depths of our heart.The wind blows away all earthly vanity,Be joyous in God. Shalôm, Salâm.

Selfishness and vengefulness, and therefore pettiness,These are incompatible with the contemplation of God;It is not that one should never punish evil —But before the Lord thou shouldst not harbor bitter thoughts.Many a one who grew up under the rule of wicked people...

Strong is not the one who has banished compassion;The strongest of men are not monsters —Strong are those to whom magnanimity is dear,Like Saladin, whom Dante acknowledged.A drop of gentleness lies in the hero’s blood,And strength benefits the noble woman.And so...