The subtle (maybe not so subtle) message in this song is that the girl keeps saying no to everything he … More
Tag: Love
The Itch to Write Something
What shall I write aboutOn this Sunday eveningMany things are thereThat I could write aboutLove, for instance,But what do I … More
God, World, Ignorance, Knowledge, Love, Wisdom
“It is very easy to understand God, but very difficult to understand this world.” “When and how will I discard this … More
The Seven Stages of Love in Sufism: A Journey Into the Divine
The Sufi understanding of love is a profound inner journey—from the first spark of attraction to the complete dissolution of the ego in the Divine. The Seven Stages of Love map this transformation with remarkable clarity. Beginning with hub (attraction) and deepening into ‘ishq (passionate love), the seeker slowly moves from human love to Divine love. Trials cultivate patience and trust, leading to contentment in both presence and absence of the Beloved. Ultimately, the seeker reaches fanā—the disappearance of the self—and baqā, abiding in the Divine. This is the Sufi path of love: intense, purifying, and liberating.
Living in a Dream: Ramana Maharshi’s Advice to Papaji
I [Sri H.W.L. Poonja (Papaji)] was staying in Ramanashram before the partition of India in 1947. One day in the … More
The Bridge to Divinity
“The bridge between man and God seems to be made out of love. And, maybe even the bridge between two … More
“Oh what a tangled web we weave/When first we practice to deceive”
Here is an email I sent out to family (note that I am a bachelor) and friends: Shakespeare wrote, “Oh … More
Is there Love in this world?
A friend wrote to me on email: Did you read my short story? I replied to him as follows:I deleted WhatsApp … More
Khuda Kya Hai
Khuda kay baaray mayLikthay likthay Taq gaya hooKithna bhi likhooKah nahi paa raha hooKhuda kya haiAur jab mai khamosh horaha … More
Poetry, Essays & Reflections – Visit My Amazon Author Page
I’m happy to share that my books now have a dedicated home on Amazon through my Author Page. This space brings together my diverse writings—poems, sayings, essays, and reflective pieces that explore consciousness, human experience, and the inner journey. Readers can browse my published works, read descriptions, and stay connected as new books are added.
For many, my writing has served as a quiet invitation to pause, reflect, and rediscover clarity. Having an Author Page allows me to reach those readers more easily and continue that conversation. If you’ve followed my work or would like to explore it, I invite you to visit the page, bookmark it, and share it with anyone who may resonate with this blend of poetry and philosophy.
Here is the link to my Amazon Author Page:
https://www.amazon.com/author/samar
Know Thyself 