Rumi
Paperback | Pages: 96 pages Rating: 4.47 | 310 Users | 20 Reviews
Details Containing Books Open Secret: Versions of Rumi
| Title | : | Open Secret: Versions of Rumi |
| Author | : | Rumi |
| Book Format | : | Paperback |
| Book Edition | : | Anniversary Edition |
| Pages | : | Pages: 96 pages |
| Published | : | September 21st 1999 by Shambhala (first published 1983) |
| Categories | : | Poetry. Spirituality. Religion |
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Mawlānā Jalāl-ad-Dīn Muhammad Balkhī (Persian: مولانا جلال الدین محمد بلخى), also known as Mawlānā Jalāl-ad-Dīn Muhammad Rūmī or, just "Rumi" as we know him. He is one of the most important minds and spirits I have ever read.Coleman Barks always delivers his amazing talent for translation and zeal for truth which is, in the modern era, almost unparalleled.
His "Roman title" or his namesake, belies an understanding of how similar all religions are at their heart.
My favorite quote, which I carry in my wallet still, and have since I was seventeen, says one of the truest things (I believe) ever penned.
"The clear bead at the center changes everything.
There are no edges to my loving now,
It's been said that there is a window
That opens from one mind to another,
But if there is no wall,
There is no need
For the fitting of a window or a latch."
Read him. Read him. At all costs.
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| Original Title: | Open Secret: Versions of Rumi ISBN13 9781570625299 |
| Edition Language: | English |
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Jalāl ad-Dīn Muhammad Rūmī - also known as Jalāl ad-Dīn Muhammad Balkhī, Mevlânâ/Mawlānā (مولانا, "our master"), Mevlevî/Mawlawī (مولوی, "my master") and more popularly simply as Rumi - was a 13th-century Persian poet, jurist, Islamic scholar, theologian and Sufi mystic who lived in Konya, a city of Ottoman Empire (Today's Turkey). His poems have been widely translated into many of the world'sMawlānā Jalāl-ad-Dīn Muhammad Balkhī (Persian: مولانا جلال الدین محمد بلخى), also known as Mawlānā Jalāl-ad-Dīn Muhammad Rūmī or, just "Rumi" as we know him. He is one of the most important minds and spirits I have ever read. Coleman Barks always delivers his amazing talent for translation and zeal for truth which is, in the modern era, almost unparalleled. His "Roman title" or his namesake, belies an understanding of how similar all religions are at their heart. My favorite quote, which I carry
Just reread this poetry collection!--------------------------------One of the professors in a philosophy of literature class opened each class meeting with a poem from this book, and thus I was introduced to the poetry of mysticism.
When I want to feel inspired this is what I gravitate towards! Not something to read all at once but definitely in pieces.
Some incredibly deep and rich poetry and insights. However, often very confusing, which leads me to believe the book is best in its untranslated form.
This is one of my favorite books of Rumi's, quite possibly because it was the first one I read. It is personal and profound, and leaves the reader yearning to join with Rumi in seeking the connection to the Beloved.
Rumi remains relevant today. I will certainly go back to read certain poems over and over again.
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