NATURE OF PRAYER: QUOTES AND INSPIRED HAIKU


 QUOTES ON PRAYER

  • I believe that it is impossible to grasp all the different forms of prayer without great purity of heart and soul. There are as many forms of prayer as there are states of soul. ~ John Cassian
  • Prayer is not asking. It is a longing of the soul.  ~ Mahatma Gandhi
  • True prayer is neither a mere mental exercise nor a vocal performance. It is far deeper than that. It is a spiritual transaction with the creator of Heaven and Earth. ~ Charles Spurgeon
  • For me, prayer is a surge of the heart; it is a simple look turned toward heaven, it is a cry of recognition and of love, embracing both trial and joy. ~ St. Therese of Lisieux

INSPIRED HAIKU

Both, Faith and Prayer-

They’re inner – silent-n-unseen

Fake not, pretend not!

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Pray and self-reflect -

Quietly pray and meditate

Make not spectacle!

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When down in dumps

Pray and reflect on Pure Self –

Mind free from desires!

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Pray, contemplate

Withdraw from world for soul-search

Live simple, shun wants

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