Please kindly find herewith Short Extracts Referring to the Legends Describing GC. Noorunnissa Inayat-Khan who was born in Moscow on the 1st of January 1914.
Hidayat Inayat-Khan
The truest description of Noorunnissa was her continual example of self - sacrifice. In so many ways, Noorunnissa always thought of others before thinking of herself. She gracefully offered what ever she could to all those whom she encountered. One day, when she was quite small, she begged her Mother to give her chocolates, but her Mother found out that the chocolates were being secretly packed up, to give to the poor children in the village, who had none for Christmas.
Noorunnissa’s book called “The Jataka Tales,” besides many fairytalestories, offer great moral lessons. She also composed the beautiful song called "Song to the Madzub". In general, her hobby was writing various articles related to Mystical subjects inspired by her Father's Teachings,which influenced her life in so many ways.
The name Noorunnissa means Princess of Light, and obviously, Noorunnissa was a symbol of shining light, seen in every thing said or done for others. Her great gift was to be in harmony with the two different ethnical characteristics of her Parents.
Following the passing of our Father in 1927, Noorunnissa offered an example of courage and leadership, which obviously unfolded her personality throughout her life. In order to save the lives of many British soldiers, Noorunnissa went through inhuman torture at the prison in Pforzheim, Germany, but she kept all strategic information unveiled.”Vive la Liberté” was her last word pronounced before being shot at Dachau.
The work for freedom as a secret agent did certainly not change her spiritual beliefs. The Legacy left, expresses exactly that same Ideal of Freedom as mentioned in her Father’s call for "Spiritual Liberty" and “Unity of Spiritual Ideals".
Noorunnissa was a descendant of the great Emperor Tipu Sultan who was allied to Napoleon in historical efforts to get rid of British occupation of India. Tipu Sultan was a great Leader and a great fighter for Freedom and Unity, which explains the inborn characteristics of the Leadership tendencies of Noorunissa.
Noorunnissa was born in Moscow, Russia. Her Father was the most famous musician in India in his early days, and was later, the first Indian musician to give performances of Hindu music, in the Hindu Temple in San Francisco California.
Her Mother was from Albuquerque USA, and her Aunt was Mary Baker Eddy, the founder of a Movement called Christian Science.
Noorunnissa was brought up in France and she spoke fluently both French and English. Her musical education flourished in her Harp playing. Her International horizon was unique, and the dignity of her personality visibly described her image as a Princess of rare status.
Noorunnissa was obviously of International birth, and her fight was for International freedom. She did not belong to any Country, neither to any Religion, nor to any political tendency, but was deeply attracted to the various symbolical aspects of spirituality, which explains the self-sacrifice tendencies of her nature, and the deep love in her heart for God's creation.
Hidayat Inayat-Khan
Hidayat Inayat-Khan
Short Extracts Referring to the Legends Describing GC. Noorunnissa Inayat-Khan
The truest description of Noorunnissa was her continual example of self - sacrifice. In so many ways, Noorunnissa always thought of others before thinking of herself. She gracefully offered what ever she could to all those whom she encountered. One day, when she was quite small, she begged her Mother to give her chocolates, but her Mother found out that the chocolates were being secretly packed up, to give to the poor children in the village, who had none for Christmas.
Noorunnissa’s book called “The Jataka Tales,” besides many fairytalestories, offer great moral lessons. She also composed the beautiful song called "Song to the Madzub". In general, her hobby was writing various articles related to Mystical subjects inspired by her Father's Teachings,which influenced her life in so many ways.
The name Noorunnissa means Princess of Light, and obviously, Noorunnissa was a symbol of shining light, seen in every thing said or done for others. Her great gift was to be in harmony with the two different ethnical characteristics of her Parents.
Following the passing of our Father in 1927, Noorunnissa offered an example of courage and leadership, which obviously unfolded her personality throughout her life. In order to save the lives of many British soldiers, Noorunnissa went through inhuman torture at the prison in Pforzheim, Germany, but she kept all strategic information unveiled.”Vive la Liberté” was her last word pronounced before being shot at Dachau.
The work for freedom as a secret agent did certainly not change her spiritual beliefs. The Legacy left, expresses exactly that same Ideal of Freedom as mentioned in her Father’s call for "Spiritual Liberty" and “Unity of Spiritual Ideals".
Noorunnissa was a descendant of the great Emperor Tipu Sultan who was allied to Napoleon in historical efforts to get rid of British occupation of India. Tipu Sultan was a great Leader and a great fighter for Freedom and Unity, which explains the inborn characteristics of the Leadership tendencies of Noorunissa.
Noorunnissa was born in Moscow, Russia. Her Father was the most famous musician in India in his early days, and was later, the first Indian musician to give performances of Hindu music, in the Hindu Temple in San Francisco California.
Her Mother was from Albuquerque USA, and her Aunt was Mary Baker Eddy, the founder of a Movement called Christian Science.
Noorunnissa was brought up in France and she spoke fluently both French and English. Her musical education flourished in her Harp playing. Her International horizon was unique, and the dignity of her personality visibly described her image as a Princess of rare status.
Noorunnissa was obviously of International birth, and her fight was for International freedom. She did not belong to any Country, neither to any Religion, nor to any political tendency, but was deeply attracted to the various symbolical aspects of spirituality, which explains the self-sacrifice tendencies of her nature, and the deep love in her heart for God's creation.
Hidayat Inayat-Khan
