Rumi

Embark on a mesmerizing journey through the life of one of history's most profound spiritual luminaries in this historical novel inspired by the life of Rumi. Set against the backdrop of the 13th century, this tale weaves a rich tapestry of love, loss, and transcendence, exploring the transformative power of divine love in the quest for the ultimate connection with the Divine. At the heart of this story is a man whose life is a testament to the enduring strength of the human spirit in its quest for the sacred. A respected scholar of law and theology, Rumi's existence is irrevocably changed by the arrival of a wandering mystic, Shams of Tabriz. This fateful meeting ignites the kindling of Rumi's soul, setting him on a path of spiritual awakening that transcends the bounds of traditional dogma, leading him to become a beacon of universal love and compassion. Through beautifully crafted prose, the novel delves deep into Rumi's teachings on love as the quintessential religion of the heart-a force capable of dissolving barriers, healing wounds, and reuniting the soul with its divine source. As Rumi navigates the trials and tribulations of his transformation, his journey unfolds as a mirror to our own, reflecting the timeless quest for connection in a world fraught with division. This historical novel, inspired by Rumi's life, is not just a story of one man's enlightenment but a universal tale of the power of love to transcend all obstacles. It is a call to look within and discover the divine essence that binds us all, urging us to embrace love as the ultimate path to divine unity. In the end, Rumi's message is clear: we are not mere drops in the ocean but the entire ocean in a drop, connected by the unbreakable bond of divine love. Join us on this journey of the heart, and let the teachings of Rumi inspire you to find the divine love that resides within.

Embark on a mesmerizing journey through the life of one of history's most profound spiritual luminaries in this historical novel inspired by the life of Rumi. Set against the backdrop of the 13th century, this tale weaves a rich tapestry of love, loss, and transcendence, exploring the transformative power of divine love in the quest for the ultimate connection with the Divine. At the heart of this story is a man whose life is a testament to the enduring strength of the human spirit in its quest for the sacred. A respected scholar of law and theology, Rumi's existence is irrevocably changed by the arrival of a wandering mystic, Shams of Tabriz. This fateful meeting ignites the kindling of Rumi's soul, setting him on a path of spiritual awakening that transcends the bounds of traditional dogma, leading him to become a beacon of universal love and compassion. Through beautifully crafted prose, the novel delves deep into Rumi's teachings on love as the quintessential religion of the heart-a force capable of dissolving barriers, healing wounds, and reuniting the soul with its divine source. As Rumi navigates the trials and tribulations of his transformation, his journey unfolds as a mirror to our own, reflecting the timeless quest for connection in a world fraught with division. This historical novel, inspired by Rumi's life, is not just a story of one man's enlightenment but a universal tale of the power of love to transcend all obstacles. It is a call to look within and discover the divine essence that binds us all, urging us to embrace love as the ultimate path to divine unity. In the end, Rumi's message is clear: we are not mere drops in the ocean but the entire ocean in a drop, connected by the unbreakable bond of divine love. Join us on this journey of the heart, and let the teachings of Rumi inspire you to find the divine love that resides within.

RUMI: THE BELOVED IS YOU by longtime Rumi translator and author, Shahram Shiva, offers the reader a uniquely compiled collection of the most powerful and memorable poems and quotes of Rumi. This very special selection presents a cross section of the best examples from various themes that Rumi chose to express his teachings and share his unique spiritual growth process. Rumi: The Beloved is You includes exceptional quotes, quatrains and odes. Shahram Shiva has been sharing Rumi with the world for more than 30 years. He began translating Rumi quite extemporaneously, "like it was an old habit," in New York City when he was in his early 20's. He is the founder of Rumi Network and one of the original popularizers of Rumi. The Rumi we love today is based on the last 25 years of Rumi's life. During that period came an outpouring of many thousands of incredibly concise and thoughtful poems on varied topics. Rumi: The Beloved is You represents some of Shahram Shiva's all-time favorite poems and quotes. Rumi's poems cover practically every possible theme. These themes include, deeply philosophical and mystical thoughts, drunken revelries, anti-authoritarian outbursts, light-hearted historical tales, simple life teachings, passionate love stories and more. Rumi was so prolific and adapt at creating verse that he was able to speak poetry at will. Rumi: The Beloved is You categorizes the poems and quotes in 5 sections. 1. Rumi's Most Loved Mystical and Spiritual Poems. 2. The Power of Love. The Passionate Poems. 3. The Cult of the Tavern. The Drunken Poems. 4. The Ascended Master. The Anti-Establishment Poems. 5. Deep Rumi, For Mystics in Training Only.

"Transcendent yet simple, Rumi's words--in this exquisite translation by Farrukh Dhondy--forever remain the anchor of the human condition."--Mira Nair, Filmmaker A new translation of the Sufi mystic's verse, hailed as "authentic" and "exquisite." Championed by icons of American pop culture such as Madonna, Donna Karan, and Deepak Chopra, Rumi has won such a following in this country that he was once proclaimed our bestselling poet. But translations that have popularized the work of this thirteenth-century Sufi mystic have also strayed from its essence. In this fresh translation from the Persian, Farrukh Dhondy seeks to recover both the lyrical beauty and the spiritual essence of the original verse. In poems of love and devotion, rapture and suffering, loss and yearning for oneness, Dhondy has rediscovered the Islamic mystic of spiritual awakening whose quest is the key to his universal appeal. Here is at once a great poet of love, both human and divine, and the authentic voice of a moderate Islam--a voice that can resonate in today's turbulent, fundamentalist times.

"Transcendent yet simple, Rumi's words--in this exquisite translation by Farrukh Dhondy--forever remain the anchor of the human condition."--Mira Nair, Filmmaker A new translation of the Sufi mystic's verse, hailed as "authentic" and "exquisite." Championed by icons of American pop culture such as Madonna, Donna Karan, and Deepak Chopra, Rumi has won such a following in this country that he was once proclaimed our bestselling poet. But translations that have popularized the work of this thirteenth-century Sufi mystic have also strayed from its essence. In this fresh translation from the Persian, Farrukh Dhondy seeks to recover both the lyrical beauty and the spiritual essence of the original verse. In poems of love and devotion, rapture and suffering, loss and yearning for oneness, Dhondy has rediscovered the Islamic mystic of spiritual awakening whose quest is the key to his universal appeal. Here is at once a great poet of love, both human and divine, and the authentic voice of a moderate Islam--a voice that can resonate in today's turbulent, fundamentalist times.

Jalāl ad-Dīn Muhammad Rūmī, also known as Jalāl ad-Dīn Muhammad Balkhī, and more popularly simply as Rumi (1207 - 1273), was a 13th-century Persian poet, faqih, Islamic scholar, theologian, and Sufi mystic. Rumi's influence transcends national borders.His poems have been widely translated into many of the world's languages and transposed into various formats. Rumi has been described as the "most popular poet".

Jalāl ad-Dīn Muhammad Rūmī, also known as Jalāl ad-Dīn Muhammad Balkhī, and more popularly simply as Rumi (1207 - 1273), was a 13th-century Persian poet, faqih, Islamic scholar, theologian, and Sufi mystic. Rumi's influence transcends national borders.His poems have been widely translated into many of the world's languages and transposed into various formats. Rumi has been described as the "most popular poet".

For more than eight hundred years, the poetry of Jalālu'l-Dīn Rūmī has touched and inspired people of all faiths and cultures. Considered the greatest mystical poet of Iran, Rumi is also known as "the Sufi poet of love." His stirring and mesmerizing words have gained a new appreciation in the western world, influencing celebrities and musicians from Deepak Chopra to Coldplay and Madonna. This beautifully designed hardcover volume presents more than one hundred of Rumi's finest verses, each reflecting his fervent belief in the transformative powers of longing, love, and spirituality. A splendid keepsake edition, it makes an ideal gift for any occasion.

For more than eight hundred years, the poetry of Jalālu'l-Dīn Rūmī has touched and inspired people of all faiths and cultures. Considered the greatest mystical poet of Iran, Rumi is also known as "the Sufi poet of love." His stirring and mesmerizing words have gained a new appreciation in the western world, influencing celebrities and musicians from Deepak Chopra to Coldplay and Madonna. This beautifully designed hardcover volume presents more than one hundred of Rumi's finest verses, each reflecting his fervent belief in the transformative powers of longing, love, and spirituality. A splendid keepsake edition, it makes an ideal gift for any occasion.

A beautiful collector's hardcover of never-before-translated poems by the widely beloved medieval Persian poet Rumi. AN EVERYMAN'S LIBRARY POCKET POET Rumi (1207-1273) was trained in Sufism--a mystic tradition within Islam--and founded the Sufi order known to us as the Whirling Dervishes, who use dance and music as part of their spiritual devotion. Rumi's poetry has long been popular with contemporary Western audiences because of the way it combines the sacred and the sensual, describing divine love in rapturously human terms. However, a number of Rumi's English translators over the past century were not speakers of Persian and they based their sometimes very free interpretations on earlier translations. With Western audiences in mind, translators also tended to tone down or leave out elements of Persian culture and of Islam in Rumi's work, and hundreds of the prolific poet's works were never made available to English speakers at all. In this new translation--composed almost entirely of untranslated gems from Rumi's vast ouevre--Brad Gooch and Maryam Mortaz aim to achieve greater fidelity to the originals while still allowing Rumi's lyric exuberance to shine." Everyman's Library pursues the highest production standards, printing on acid-free cream-colored paper, with full-cloth cases with two-color foil stamping, decorative endpapers, silk ribbon markers, European-style half-round spines, and a full-color illustrated jacket.

A beautiful collector's hardcover of never-before-translated poems by the widely beloved medieval Persian poet Rumi. AN EVERYMAN'S LIBRARY POCKET POET Rumi (1207-1273) was trained in Sufism--a mystic tradition within Islam--and founded the Sufi order known to us as the Whirling Dervishes, who use dance and music as part of their spiritual devotion. Rumi's poetry has long been popular with contemporary Western audiences because of the way it combines the sacred and the sensual, describing divine love in rapturously human terms. However, a number of Rumi's English translators over the past century were not speakers of Persian and they based their sometimes very free interpretations on earlier translations. With Western audiences in mind, translators also tended to tone down or leave out elements of Persian culture and of Islam in Rumi's work, and hundreds of the prolific poet's works were never made available to English speakers at all. In this new translation--composed almost entirely of untranslated gems from Rumi's vast ouevre--Brad Gooch and Maryam Mortaz aim to achieve greater fidelity to the originals while still allowing Rumi's lyric exuberance to shine." Everyman's Library pursues the highest production standards, printing on acid-free cream-colored paper, with full-cloth cases with two-color foil stamping, decorative endpapers, silk ribbon markers, European-style half-round spines, and a full-color illustrated jacket.

This book is a sweeping historical story that brings to life the legendary bond between Jalal ad-Din Rumi and Shams-i Tabrizi. Evren Sharma invites readers into 13th-century Konya, where poetry, mysticism, and forbidden love collide in a world of devotion and desire. Told in five parts, the story traces Rumi's transformation from revered scholar to spiritual poet, while illuminating the hidden struggles of the women around him - wives, daughters, and companions whose voices have long been silenced. Through their eyes, readers witness love's power to heal and destroy, faith's ability to inspire and imprison, and longing's capacity to shape destinies. With lyrical prose and unforgettable imagery (whirling dervishes, oceans meeting deserts, candles burning in the dark), Sharma weaves a tale of passion, betrayal, and transcendence. Rumi-Captives of the Light is both a timeless love story and a meditation on the human spirit, perfect for readers drawn to historical account, spiritual journeys, and the enduring poetry of Rumi. 'Freedom lay on the other side of that door. Everything beyond it - the skies, the fields, the rivers and the mountains - had become her prison. She was a captive in Konya, a captive in her own house. Everything she longed for was in that room behind the door, yet she was locked out - locked out of Mevlana.' When the wandering mystic Shams of Tabriz arrives in 13th-century Konya, his encounter with the revered scholar Mevlana Jalal ad-Din Rumi sparks a love that will transform spiritual history. Their bond gives a new meaning to devotion, provokes jealousy and disturbs the fragile order of a household, a city and a society. But while the world remembers the poet and the man he called his 'Sun', history remains silent about the women left in their shadow. Rumi-Captives of the Light gives voice to Kerra Khatun, Rumi's steadfast wife, and Kimia, his innocent step-daughter, whose lives are forever altered by a love that transcends reason and defies convention. In a time where passion and exile walk hand in hand, they must confront betrayal, longing and the unseen cost of spiritual enlightenment. This is a story not only of those who seek the light - but of those who burn in its fire.