Frithjof Schuon Archive

The ball of the sun is a real symbol;An artificial symbol can be anything.A true symbol is a proof Of Reality, in the midst of dream, illusion, and appearance.But a proof is not the thing in itself;You must not mistake the sun for the True.But one may pray to the True...

Eppur si muove — is it true that the EarthReally moves? That is the question.But if you really knew what the issue was,You would spare yourselves the trouble of asking questions.Ma già volgeva il mio disio e il velleL’Amor che muove il sole e l’altre stelle.

How can people, who dwell in a God-given peace,Combat the absurdityThat this world stupidly creates,And at the same time not succumb to outward agitation?They can do so because the peace is God-given,And because the heart of him who acts is full of lightAnd quiet —...

Man is made not only of proud powerAnd wise nature, but also of weakness.In thinking and in acting, there are dangersHe must know. He should walk the pathsThat reveal God’s light and nearness, And should pray that Heaven help him!