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My Shrine is the Human Being!

Sufi by voyageAnatolia
Sufi, originally uploaded by voyageAnatolia.

"My Shrine is the Human being!"
. . .

"Heat comes from fire, not from iron,
Power comes from wisdom, not from crown,
Look inside you, whatever you look for."


Statue of Hagia Bektash Veli, sufi lived in 13th century at Cappadocia.

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