A breathtaking new collection of translations of poems by Rumi, one of the world's most loved mystical teachers and bestselling poets. Beautifully packaged and illustrated with paintings and Persian calligraphy, this is an ideal gift.
In this slender volume, Rumi explores the joy of friendship and the agony of loss. These poetic meditations on the most profound of human relationships are like crystals: they sparkle with the many hues of the rainbow and contain worlds within, capturing us with their mystery. Here are poems that cause us to reflect on our own relationships, to experience again the intensity of friendship, the ache of loss, and the profundity of immersion. This is a book for poetry lovers, Rumi fans, and all gift-giving occasions; a book to treasure and to share. Previously published in hardcover as Whispers of the Beloved. Imitating others, I failed to find myself I looked inside and discovered I only knew my name. When I stepped outside I found my real Self.
"There are many books on Rumi, yet most readers are unaware of how Rumi became a mystic. Shams, whose name is an Arabic word that means the sun, was the catalyst who converted the rather resolute and ascetic Rumi into the passionate disciple of the religion of love"--
Here is a companion for life that provides for each day of the year poetry filled with Rumi's wisdom and spiritual insight. The poems in this collection are selected on the basis of the poignancy of their message and their relevance to life in the 21st century. It is the only Rumi translation designed specifically for daily meditation. Here is the timeless wisdom of age-old sayings, translated for modern readers. This book is not only a guide for meditation but also a light switch that you can turn on to make your daily connection with spirit. Use these words as tools to better your life each day. They are here for you to incorporate into your daily life, to draw continued guidance, inspiration and spiritual wealth. From the book: You are a mystic pupil continue your search with unquenchable thirst The arena of spirituality has no bounds abandon your preconceptions about the ultimate state of being For you, it's all in your searching