The Divine world is a world of light — a world of order and harmony, a world of eternal Divine harmony, which radiant souls carry throughout the universe, created by God as a manifestation of His glory and majesty.
A world without light is a world of disorder and chaos — a world in need of the Divine hand.
The realm of aridity and dryness is a world in need of God’s peace — of the life that brings joy.
Recognize the hidden gifts in the small events of life — they are opportunities to do good.
Let the quiet moments guide you to act justly toward your soul, which bears the burden of all souls.
Find grace in the daily occurrences of life — through them you express your prudence. Only in this way does the soul grow strong in goodness, in justice, and in prudence.
Even the smallest incident can spark a movement toward goodness, which comes from God; even the briefest moment can awaken justice; even a passing encounter can inspire prudence.
Every neglect of goodness, of justice, and of prudence is a root cause of suffering in human life.
You suffer because you are careless with goodness.
You suffer because you are careless with justice.
You suffer because you are careless with prudence.
Leave the muddy path of life, where everything is lost in fog, and walk the ascending path of love.
Do not scorn the little flowers you meet along the way.
Do not disregard the dewdrops resting on the withering leaves.
Do not dismiss the chirping of the small birds conversing with one another.
Do not reject even the faintest song of light that gladdens your soul.
Do not withhold your kindness from the little beetle that buzzes around you and gently pleads. And when it lands on your knee, stroke it and say:
“Thank you for the small service and the little blessing you bring.”
Give thanks — not for the biting flies that sting, but for the gentle beetles that bring tenderness.
The biting flies are like harmful people; the gentle beetles — like the good ones.
Speak clearly and distinctly; do not mumble.
Anyone who tries to sit on two chairs at once mumbles.
Anyone who does not know how to act is unfortunate.
In the world of good and evil in which you live, choose good first — and then make evil serve the good.
Do not befriend evil. It is the heaviest burden you can bear; the hardest task you can take on; the most difficult lesson you can endure; the most unexpected trials you can encounter.
Evil has only one friend — Love.
Get to know first the friend of evil — Love — and only then acquaint yourself with evil itself.
Do not stir the fire with your finger, but with a fire iron.
The world of good and evil is a Divine world. Do not enter this world prematurely — it is not yet your place. As long as you lack the knowledge and strength of the advanced and enlightened beings in the Divine world, you will always suffer.
Suffering that cannot be put to use is an obstacle for the soul.
Suffering that can be put to use is a triumph for the soul.
Rejoice in the small blessings that God sends you each day, constantly and unceasingly, so that you may grow strong on the path that leads to Love.
When you cross the threshold of Love, she will reveal to you the beauty of the Divine world.
Without Love, the Divine blessings are unattainable.
With Love, the Divine blessings are like threads from which the whole of life is woven.
The Spirit is the One who, with His light, weaves the good life of the human being.
Walk in the light of the Spirit, so that the Lord may bless you.
Make use of the points of contact with the light.
Make use of the opportunities of the light.
Pay attention even to the slightest breath of light — it will unveil the unknown paths of life. Hidden in them are the joys of God, descending from heaven. Earth is the place of God’s treasures, from which you benefit daily. Even its dust is as precious as gold.
The word “dust” carries meaning. In Bulgarian, it has two senses: as a noun (dust) and as a verb (to dust off, to clean). A person washes to remove the dust. Everything covered in dust must be cleansed. The word “dust” is related to the concept of purity, and purity — to the Divine world. Thus, dust leads to purity, and purity leads to the Divine world.
In the intelligent world, dust is valued as much as gold, as precious stones, as sweet fruits, as pure flowing water. Dust is the pen with which earthly life is written. If you love it, it remains whole; if you do not, it scatters and causes you hardship.
Do not despise your tormentor. Love him, for through him you will return to God.
Work consciously and wisely upon yourself, so you may deal with the dust and free yourself from it. It is better to overcome dust than to hold the highest position in the world. To rule without having mastered the dust — that is the vanity of life. To reign after having mastered the dust — that is the joy of life.
If you rejoice, there is much dust in your life. If you grieve, there is little dust.
Dust sings its song of life — born of the very particles from which it came.
Welcome joyfully the Word of God, as it enters your soul.
The Word of God carries the Divine blessings.
Whatever happens in your life — good or evil — rejoice.
God will turn everything into good.
Where God is, death and life are one.
Abide in God, so that He may abide in you.
Study the precious words of Love.
Study the Word that comes from God.
Lecture by the Master, given at the Seven Rila Lakes, June 23, 1942, 5:00 a.m.
Translated by Nevenka Dimitrova
Edited by Eleonora Petkova and Nancy Crompton
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