Frithjof Schuon Archive

Naïve expressions often carry a deep meaning;To pierce through the literal form can be worthwhile.So strive toward the true intention;Sages do it. But not epigones.

It is said that fear alone maintains the world —That threat prevents it from falling apart;Sad enough. But forget not faith,Lest the law should pierce man’s heart.Have faith first! Good men must sufferUnder the bad; but both should be helped.If one wishes to help the...

It is said: in pain shall woman give birth;Does this mean that God indulges her husband?By the sweat of his brow he has to plow;He loses his life in senseless wars.It is true: a curse lies over this sinful earth —Each sex has its own burden.

If something makes thee suffer, then thinkThat God is calling thee to think of Him;He wishes thee to be in His proximityAs He is in thine; He does not wish to hurt thee.