Frithjof Schuon Archive

The Name “All-Merciful” must be understood aright —It does not mean that there is no burning hell,It means that for the one who has found HimGod forgives everything that people call “sin.”Blessèd the man who has overcome a difficulty —A trial, which often knows no...

Flowers on the ground and stars in the sky —Flowers shine by day and stars by night;Flowers fade away, whereas stars are everlasting —From a human point of view — and shine from afar.Spirit, soul — songs in time;Above there is silence — the song of eternity.

Amongst wise men there are someWho were scorned in their youth;What does this absurdity mean?It is the play of destiny’s alchemy,Which espouses this or that form;Out of a misunderstood duckling aroseA proud swan, as Andersen relates.God wishes to unfold many...

Life — a mixture of good and bad;Evil cannot be ignored.From whatever direction the winds may blow —Man cannot dispute with his destiny.To see the good means gratitude;When the bad depresses thee too much,Think first of God, then of the graceThat makes thee happy...