The Bowl of Saki Commentary

When the soul depends upon physical wealth and possessions, it touches only those who are controlled or influenced by wealth and possessions. When the soul longs for fame, it gains only the respect of those who respect fame or power. When the soul develops intellectual genius, it carries a possession beyond this sphere, which is of great value in Malakut and which helps the souls coming toward manifestation and many on their return journey. Besides, it influences the mental atmosphere of earth and so aids the people to acquire still greater mental capacity and genius. This all helps in the experience of life.

Still greater is the scope of heart and the advantage that results from the spiritual life. For only the spiritual ones can discern causes and purposes, and they do not have to explain. They know explanations are of no value to those who have never loved, and that those who love need no explanation. The heart, being greater than mind, can perceive every function of mind. Therefore the seers may read the mind of another and gain the knowledge of another, but they consider mind in its proper place. The sahib-i-dil, the keepers of the heart, are therefore not limited by human ability or power or wealth or intellect or memory. Their influence extends into Djabrut, touches all three planes, and extends into the future on earth and heaven.

Still greater yet is the influence of one who has accomplished the spiritual journey and become Rassoul. There is no end to the circle of the Rassoul's influence, which is eternal.