In this Friday sohbet we gathered once again in gratitude, aware that each meeting is a blessing for those who follow and watch us. The conversation began with the growing wave of criticism, some fair, much of it harsh, directed at our lodge and its teachers. Whether it comes from members of the community, scholars, deans or university rectors, this criticism often lacks an understanding of the lodge’s own perspective and purpose.
The Need for Individualized Guidance
Many seekers come with similar spiritual “illnesses”, yet each carries a unique inner world, belief and rhythm. Just as a physician cannot give the same medicine to every patient with the same diagnosis, we cannot offer one formula to everyone who comes to the lodge. True help means entering the person’s reality, feeling their pulse and then offering the right “sherbet”: spiritual counsel suited to their circumstances.
When Misunderstanding Leads to Wasted Energy
When a visitor comes without genuine questions, without grasping the purpose of our teachings or engaging in sincere dialogue, the encounter can lead astray. The seeker may lose the way, and both sides spend energy that could have nurtured growth. In these end times, when there is no room for luxury and the task is to address the loss of self, identity and inner balance, such wasted effort is especially costly.
Invitation to Dialogue
The sohbet closed with an invitation: whoever truly wishes to understand our path and our methods is welcome to come, ask questions and speak with us directly. Through sincere conversation misconceptions dissolve, and the “rose” of understanding can bloom where the ground once seemed barren.
If you feel called to explore these teachings more deeply or wish to take Bayʿah (spiritual allegiance), join our live meetings, where there is room for personal guidance and heartfelt dialogue.
May every seeker find the path that restores the garden of their heart.
