Published in association with the International Sufi Movement, this book presents the words of Hazrat Inayat Khan as they are found in the original stenciled edition of The Gathas, preserved in the archives of the Sufi International Headquarters. An essential part of the Sufi teachings on spiritual development, The Gathas offer a complete guide on all aspects of life for the student of Sufism. The Gathas used to be called "sacred readings" because they constitute a condensed expression of the wisdom of the great mystic Inayat Khan, delivered for the personal reflection and meditation of those who want to understand life better.