Pir

Inspirer of my mind,
Consoler of my heart,
Healer of my spirit,
Thy presence lifteth me from Earth to Heaven,
Thy words flow as the sacred river,
Thy thoughts riseth as a Divine spring,
Thy tender feelings waken sympathy in my heart.
Beloved Teacher, thy very being is forgiveness.
The clouds of doubt and fear
are scattered by thy piercing glance;
All ignorance vanshes
in thy illuminating presence;
A new hope is born in my heart
by breathing Thy peaceful atmosphere.
O inspiring Guide through life's puzzling ways,
In thee I feel abundance of blessing.

Amen

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The word "Pir" denotes a "teacher" and is usually reserved for the founder or head of a Sufi school or lineage.  It comes from the Persian designation for "old man."

This prayer is usually recited by Mureeds (Initiates) of the Sufi Order in the morning, and after the Gatha readings during a Sufi class.

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