The Power of Transformation

The Power of Transformation
I am a soul returning close to the single authentic source threading the path of mysticism in the occurrence of a combined peace, joy, compassion or love. My agony between competing forces of light and dark, and positive marked division between the material kingdom, the administration of evil forces, and the higher spiritual kingdom from which it is divided. My words may seem to confuse and unclear, at the same time over-simplified and full of subtle meanings hidden from the naive.

My words are very easy to know, and easy to practice; but there is none in the world who can recognize and capable of practice them.
A dimensional fluctuation amid one construction of reality to another. I am crossed a path by sin, shame, remorse.
Repentance, awareness of lower-self attachments and dervishes giving up the thoughts and behaviors is now the necessity for reinstating unity and grace.
Mortification and dejection, defamation and allegation, abundant lives breathed, none could grasp me and in this way my voyage demands further obligation.
My ancestry and individuality is of free spirit. I question if this is a joy. The joy is of mankind shuns and Almighty embraces. That is the joy in the departure from the material release. (2009)


"Religious truth is the inner meaning of the law revealed in the heart of the Sufi by the Divine Light."

In terms of the Ultimate Reality or Truth, I have now come to reject the very basis of "manifestation" and in doing so all systems of thought and knowledge in reference to it is invalid

According to my experience there is nothing to understand about enlightenment as enlightenment is the way of enlightenment itself.

The subject of enlightenment – or anything else – did not interest me all my life ………….. My life-story can be separated into the three catastrophe parts. The first part of my life with Human experience. The second part of my life experienced a Bodily experience with a discontinuity from my human life with the ongoing bodily experience – though not absence – of thought. But I lost all connectivity with the acquired knowledge and memories, and I was made to re-learn everything, as if the slate had been wiped clean.

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Friday, September 28, 2012

The second edition of the International Sufi Festival will begin from 4-11th October 2012 at the Holy City of Ajmer. A commemorative tribute to the blessed Hazrath Khwaja Moinuddin Chishty ( R. A ). In its second year, the festival has many new additions covering every aspect of Sufism.

The Introductory series will be on the 4th Oct 2012 at 6 pm at the Al Ikhlas Gallery. The Series of Rang - e - Raqs ( Sufi paintings ) and Ahle Suffe ( Sufi Literature / Books ) will be unveiled. The Introduction of the first International Sufi Film Festival will be officially announced, and the official logo with the poster will be released. Sufi Films and Exhibitions will be screened until the 11th Oct 2012.

The 5th October will be the official inaugural ceremony of the International Sufi Festival at 6 pm at the Jawahar Rang Manch. The cultural event will be followed and the Mehfil - e - Sama continues in Honour of Khwaja Saab until the 11th October, 6 pm onwards.

The First ISFI Award will be introduced in the Sufi Tradition of Art and Culture. An Award that will acknowledge and honour the Sufi Singers, Artiste, Dancers, Writers and also Film Makers. The ISFI Platinum Award will be the highest award by the organisation in the field of Art and Culture. ISFI Gold Award will honour the artiste in various fields.

The festival has successfully covered all areas related to the Sufi Culture of Art and Culture. We have introduced Sufi Literature as a beginning with Films, Paintings, Music, Discussion and also Sufi Awards. All entry for all events will be free. The day programmes will be at the Gallery Al Ikhlas from 11 am - 6 pm and the Mehfil - e - Sama will be from 6 pm onwards at the Jawahar Rang Manch said Mr. Bohra, spokesperson Divine Abode.
International Sufi Festival India

Sunday, September 23, 2012

INTERNATIONAL SUFI FILM FESTIVAL- 2012

INTERNATIONAL SUFI FESTIVAL 2012
INTERNATIONAL SUFI FILM FESTIVAL- Divine abode & Marwah studios
 4-11th October 2012 Al Ikhlas Gallery Ajmer (Rajasthan) India
 FILMS WILL BE SCREENED FROM 5-11TH OCT 2012 AT 12 PM
 
4TH OCT
Launch of ISFF 2012 at Al Ikhlas Gallery
at 6 pm by Chief Guest
Mrs Naseem Akhtar Insaaf
Minister for Education ( Raj)
Guest of Honour: Mr Sandeep Marwah
President Marwah Studios
 
Unveiling of the Rang - e - Raqs
Sufi Paintings ad Ahle Suffe
Introducing Sufi Literature
Kindly attend the same.
 
 
5TH OCT
RUMI TURNING ECSTATIC
English language / Turkish
Running Time: 43 mins.
Canadian filmmaker Tina Petrova shares her extraordinary encounter with Rumi (a true story) as she leads us on a road trip of discovery across America to the shifting sands of the Middle East, seeking out scholars who animate his works in the world today. Featured are: UN award winning architect Nader Khalili- best known for his emergency shelter designs, the most popular presenter of Rumi – Coleman Barks, activist and author Andrew Harvey, the hypnotic spin of the Whirling Dervishes of Turkey and Shaikh Kabir Helminski – who heads up Rumi's spiritual order today in the west.
 
SUFI TRADITIONS OF INDIA
 Directors: Khalid Sultan Produced by Public Diplomacy Division Ministry of External Affairs
 Sufism is often considered to be the inner, mystical dimension of Islam. The film highlights the major Sufi centers in India and depicts Sufism as a religious and mystic tradition of one's absolute devotion and involvement with God.
 
6TH OCT
 ANIMATING THE GOLDEN RULE
English, French Subtitles and English Subtitles (for the hard of hearing)
 Running Time: 23 mins + 15 mins of extensive DVD extras
 ETHICS, NON VIOLENCE, PEER RELATIONS, TEACHER EDUCATION, RELIGIOUS STUDIES
 
THE WAY OF THE HEART
 The life and legacy of Hazrat Inayat Khan
 a film by Mischa Scorer
 The Way of the Heart is a luminous chronicle of his journey to the West and the wisdom of Sufism he transmitted, and it reminds us that divinity can be found in the depths of every heart. It sounds a note of universal harmony in response to the great need of the world today.
 
7TH OCT
 RUMI: POET OF THE HEART
 Produced and directed by Haydn Reiss
 Features Barks along with poet/translator Robert Bly (who in 1976 encouraged Barks to begin to translate Rumi); author Deepak Chopra, storyteller and mythologist Michael Meade, and religious historian and author of "The World's Religions", Huston Smith. Oud virtuoso Hamza El Din and musician Jai Uttal offer inspiring accompaniment to this beautifully produced film.
 A lively and provocative exploration of the genius and timeliness of Rumi's emergence in the west.
 
ISLAMIC MYSTICISM: THE SUFI WAY
 It is said that while a Muslim prays five times a day, the Sufi prays without ceasing. This film, shot by Elda Hartley, captures the Sufi quest for deeper meaning in all things, and includes entrancing footage of Whirling Dervishes, endlessly circling in search of God.
 Shot in magnificent Islamic architectural settings from Morocco to Turkey to India, Islamic Mysticism: the Sufi Way provides a window into the rigorous Sufi schedule of prayer, fasting and study.
 Professor Huston Smith, renowned scholar of world religions and author of A History of Man, adds commentary as the camera takes an in-depth look at this gentle, mystical branch of Islam
 
8TH OCT
 RUHAANI DAR"A film on Khwaja Qutubudin Baktiyar kaki. It's an Isomes production n directed by Enosh Kumar / Abhinav Mohan Shrivastav.
 
"NAYAB ITALA"
 A film on cannon fire b4 d starts of Ny Rivayat at dargah Shariff. It's a Players crew production n directed by Abhinay Mohan Shrivastav / Enosh Kumar.
 
9TH OCT
 Rumi Turning Ecstatic
 English language / Turkish
 Running Time: 43 mins.
 POETRY, MIDDLE EASTERN STUDIES, SUFISM, INTER-RELIGIOUS & INTER-CULTURAL STUDIES
 Canadian filmmaker Tina Petrova shares her extraordinary encounter with Rumi (a true story) as she leads us on a road trip of discovery across America to the shifting sands of the Middle East, seeking out scholars who animate his works in the world today. Featured are: UN award winning architect Nader Khalili- best known for his emergency shelter designs, the most popular presenter of Rumi – Coleman Barks, activist and author Andrew Harvey, the hypnotic spin of the Whirling Dervishes of Turkey and Shaikh Kabir Helminski – who heads up Rumi's spiritual order today in the west.
 
THE WAY OF THE HEART
 The life and legacy of Hazrat Inayat Khan
 a film by Mischa Scorer
 The Way of the Heart is a luminous chronicle of his journey to the West and the wisdom of Sufism he transmitted, and it reminds us that divinity can be found in the depths of every heart. It sounds a note of universal harmony in response to the great need of the world today.
 
10TH OCT
 SUFI TRADITIONS OF INDIA
 Directors: Khalid Sultan Produced by Public Diplomacy Division Ministry of External Affairs
 Sufism is often considered to be the inner, mystical dimension of Islam. The film highlights the major Sufi centers in India and depicts Sufism as a religious and mystic tradition of one's absolute devotion and involvement with God.
 
RUMI: Poet of the Heart
 Produced and directed by Haydn Reiss
 Features Barks along with poet/translator Robert Bly (who in 1976 encouraged Barks to begin to translate Rumi); author Deepak Chopra, storyteller and mythologist Michael Meade, and religious historian and author of "The World's Religions", Huston Smith. Oud virtuoso Hamza El Din and musician Jai Uttal offer inspiring accompaniment to this beautifully produced film.
 A lively and provocative exploration of the genius and timeliness of Rumi's emergence in the west.
 
11TH OCT
 ISLAMIC MYSTICISM: THE SUFI WAY
 It is said that while a Muslim prays five times a day, the Sufi prays without ceasing. This film, shot by Elda Hartley, captures the Sufi quest for deeper meaning in all things, and includes entrancing footage of Whirling Dervishes, endlessly circling in search of God.
 Shot in magnificent Islamic architectural settings from Morocco to Turkey to India, Islamic Mysticism: the Sufi Way provides a window into the rigorous Sufi schedule of prayer, fasting and study.
 Professor Huston Smith, renowned scholar of world religions and author of A History of Man, adds commentary as the camera takes an in-depth look at this gentle, mystical branch of Islam
 
RUHAANI DAR A film on Khwaja Qutubudin Baktiyar kaki. It's an Isomes production n directed by Enosh Kumar / Abhinav Mohan Shrivastav.
 
"NAYAB ITALA" A film on cannon fire b4 d starts of Ny Rivayat at dargah Shariff. It's a Players crew production n directed by Abhinay Mohan Shrivastav / Enosh Kumar.
 
 
Director Cultural Affairs
Divine Abode
Al Ikhlas Art Gallery
Mobile:+91-7665555758
International Sufi Festival India
 

Sunday, September 16, 2012

2nd International Sufi Festival begins in Ajmer

September 15, 2012 -- 
 
4th- 11th October 2012 the 2nd edition of the International Sufi fete begins in the Holy City of Ajmer. RANG - E - RAQS will unveil the l series of Islamic Paintings, AHLE SUFFE- The voice of the scholars leads towards the ISFI challenge to bring in the Sufi literature exposition.

"RUMI TURNING ECSTATIC', Islamic Mysticism, The way of the Heart, The Sufi Traditions of India, Nayaab Ithala is some of the Sufi Film to be screened at the 1st International Sufi Film Festival. The gallery Al Ikhlas will showcase the Paintings, Literature and Films from 11 am - 6 pm on all days.

  The fete will feature Sufi Music and also a Sufi award night.
The world-renowned Qawwals of India will perform at the Mehfil e sama at the Jawahar rang Mach.

Ms Begum festival Director & Chairperson Divine Abode says ' ISFI is a platform for the artist celebrating Peace & Brotherhood. This year we will have Sufi music, dance, literature, paintings, films and a Sufi award night. ISFI fete is a not for profit festival. There is no entry fee. The day exhibitions and Films will be at the Al Ikhlas Gallery & the evenings at the Jawahar Rang Manch.
 
For more information: www.internationalsufifestival.com

Friday, September 14, 2012

THE LIFTING OF THE VEIL ON 4TH OCTOBER AT AL IKHLAS GALLERY

THE LIFTING OF THE VEIL ON 4TH OCTOBER AT AL IKHLAS GALLERY
                                      
 DATE: 4TH OCT 2012
 DIVINE ABODE
 
 Understanding the phase of the spiritual path is another dimension of spiritual life. Sufism is "the name given to the mysticism of Islam" It is "the movement from within as a characteristic of Islam" called `Islamic mysticism' by Western scholars. Its resemblance to Christian and other forms of mysticism elsewhere. And the continuous historical and even institutionalized trend has millions of enthusiast down to the present day. Indeed, if we look over the world, every soul strives towards finding the inner peace. The journey leads the individual to varied stages of artistic creativity and practical knowledge of the UNKNOWN.
 
 The 4th October 2012 will take the audience towards a mystical journey of reality. The introductory series of the 2nd edition of the International Sufi Festival begins in the Holy City of Ajmer.
 
RANG - E - RAQS the Introductory series of the International Sufi festival will unveil the mystical series by German Artist Michael Templin. Templin's encounters with Ms Begum lead towards a spiritual journey for the European Designer and Artist. THE CONFERENCE OF THE BIRDS a book of poems by PERSIAN AUTHOR FARID UD-DIN ATTAR inspired the artist to create a collection for the ISFI event.
 
  
The powerful series of 'THE LIFTING OF THE VEIL' is one more series of paintings by the artist capturing the exploration of one woman's journey towards Sufism, the mystical side of Islam. In the midst of global disruption 'The Lifting of the Veil 'focuses on the soul expression of artistic legacy of Sufism and Spirituality. Gulshaa Begums 'DESERT SPIRITUALITY' is another added fiesta leading the audience to another phase of the celebration AHLE SUFFE.
 
AHLE SUFFE- The voice of the scholars leads towards the ISFI challenge to bring in the Sufi literature exhibition. Another aspect of Divine Grace. This year ISFI will introduce the Sufi literature exhibitions with Books of various worldwide Sufi authors enlightening the viewers on the mysticism of the creation.
 
 Canadian actress and filmmaker, Tina Petrova says 'A dream in which the 13th century mystical poet, Jelaluddin Rumi, asked her to organize a festival in Toronto to showcase his work. The event was a success with the participation of Coleman Barks, whose translations have contributed to Rumi being the most popular poet in America for the last decade. By then, Petrova had embarked on a spiritual journey to find out more about Rumi's extraordinary impact upon the world. And resulted in the immensely powerful documentary of the decade "RUMI TURNING ECSTATIC'. Scenes of Turkish and American whirling dervishes, the film takes you to a journey that requires you to become empty so that you can be balanced, centered, and fully aware of the Divine Presence.
 
Another Revelation lead the mystic Artists, Scholars, Film makers to come together into another theme of the expressions of the great saints of the past which  lead Ms Begum, to bring in the INTERNATIONAL SUFI FESTIVAL in the blessed city of Khwaja Saab. Indeed a blessing from the saint and a grace from the creation lead Ms Begum towards her journey towards the mystical calling from the creation. The guidance and the pathway with many barrier and confrontation lead to the creation of the brilliant ISFI Festival, a Spiritual Tribute to the blessed saint and a Tribute to the Creation. A journey of Love, Peace & Brotherhood towards bringing in the shift towards the new movement of the planetary assisting humanity in its ascension process The key to Soul Evolution of enlightening and practical advice that will enhance your spiritual growth and contribution to universal evolution.

Wednesday, September 5, 2012

International Sufi Festival India 2012

International Sufi Festival begins in Ajmer from 4th - 11th October 2012
 
Venue: 1.Gallery Al Ikhlas ( Day)
           2. Jawahar Rang Manch ( Evening)
 
All Concerts, Exhibitions, Film Screening will be Free on all days
Right of Admission Reserved

 

Monday, September 3, 2012

Unity & Love

"I offer you peace. I offer you love. I offer you friendship. I see your beauty. I hear your need. I feel your feelings. My wisdom flows from the Highest Source. I salute that Source in you. Let us work together for unity and love." Mahatma Gandhi
 
 

 
Gulshaa Begum
Chairperson
Divine Abode
Al Ikhlas Art Gallery
 
Mobile:+91-7665555758
Website: www.sufipaintings.com
International Sufi Festival India
Website: www.isfiajmer.com