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R-um-i: poet and mystic, 1207-1273

By Rumi (Jalāl ad-Dīn Muḥammad Balkhī)

Book Description

Step into the luminous world of Jalalu'l-Din Rumi, the towering figure of Persian mystical poetry whose verses continue to illuminate spiritual seekers centuries after his death. This carefully curated collection presents over one hundred short passages from Rumi's most celebrated works, offering readers an intimate encounter with the poet who many consider the supreme expression of Persian mystical genius.

Through Professor R. A. Nicholson's delicately rhythmical translations, completed shortly before his own passing, these mystical poems explore the profound spiritual themes that evolved through centuries of Sufi contemplation. Rumi's verses delve into the essential questions that touch every seeking heart: the nature of truth, the essence of beauty, and the mysterious relationship between the human soul and the divine.

Each poem is accompanied by brief yet illuminating explanatory notes that help bridge the gap between Rumi's thirteenth-century Sufi context and contemporary spiritual understanding. The translation makes Rumi's profound insights accessible to modern readers while preserving the poetic beauty that has captivated hearts across cultures and centuries.

Whether you are new to Sufi poetry or deepening an existing practice, this collection reveals why Rumi's voice resonates so powerfully with those who seek to understand the deeper mysteries of existence and divine love.