Rumi: Was a superstar while he was alive and he has
been admired. Loved and cherished in the East ever since and in the West
and globally since the 1990s. Rumi -The great Poet of mystic Love, of the 13th
century has composed his poems and prose works in Persian. Rumi was the most famous personality in the region
and his fame and unique mystic poetic style full of Romance had already spread
3,000 miles away to India during his lifetime.
been admired. Loved and cherished in the East ever since and in the West
and globally since the 1990s. Rumi -The great Poet of mystic Love, of the 13th
century has composed his poems and prose works in Persian. Rumi was the most famous personality in the region
and his fame and unique mystic poetic style full of Romance had already spread
3,000 miles away to India during his lifetime.
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| Mevlana Rumi-The Sufi poet of Mystic Love
It’s impossible today to imagine how popular poetry
of Love with a mix of mystic was at the time of Rumi. It was the pop music of its time. Rumi is sometimes called the Master of Mystic Love because the Sufi path strives for ecstatic ego and annihilation in the fires of Divine Love. |
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| Mevlana Rumi’s Shrine in Konia–Turkey |
His Sufi poems and works have the real essence of
union with Beloved God, ” the primal – The God”, the concept of
tauhid (Indivisible Oneness of God).
union with Beloved God, ” the primal – The God”, the concept of
tauhid (Indivisible Oneness of God).
Rumi’s
unique style of poetry became all the rage at the time. He blended romantic imagery of
classical Persian poetry that features a beautiful female companion, a cup of
wine, a flower garden, moon lit night and candles burning with quotes.
unique style of poetry became all the rage at the time. He blended romantic imagery of
classical Persian poetry that features a beautiful female companion, a cup of
wine, a flower garden, moon lit night and candles burning with quotes.
In his poems he added mystical references, direct
emotional expressions, issues involving maturity and growth of the soul and
even anecdotes about daily life.There are four major themes that run in his
Sufi words: Heartache, Drunkenness,
Disagreeable Lover and Aloneness.
emotional expressions, issues involving maturity and growth of the soul and
even anecdotes about daily life.There are four major themes that run in his
Sufi words: Heartache, Drunkenness,
Disagreeable Lover and Aloneness.
Feel the romance that Rumi has
captured here so beautifully.
captured here so beautifully.
“Your
eyelashes will write on my heart
eyelashes will write on my heart
The poem that could never come from the
pen of a poet.”
pen of a poet.”
Translation is an art but to explain the poem
in simple words, expressing what the poet wants to convey is a science.It is
difficult to follow in depth the message and spirit of Rumi’s poems, based only
on translations.
in simple words, expressing what the poet wants to convey is a science.It is
difficult to follow in depth the message and spirit of Rumi’s poems, based only
on translations.
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| Kamaljeet Grewal—Guest Blogger of “Romancing Mystic Love of Rumi” |
Because I cannot sleep
I make music at night .
(Rumi).
Seekers and
Lovers are creative by nature!
The stillness of the night…
Lovers are creative by nature!
The stillness of the night…
When
scattered emotions are gathered…
scattered emotions are gathered…
And are
deeply felt and embraced by the loving heart.
deeply felt and embraced by the loving heart.
The night
becomes a catalyst!
becomes a catalyst!
It’s deep felt
feelings…Yearnings…Longings..
Desires…All
culminate to a positive and beautiful outburst:
culminate to a positive and beautiful outburst:
The most
melodious and soothing Music springs forth
melodious and soothing Music springs forth
That
soothes…Calms and balms…The burning fires of separation from the Beloved
beloved!
soothes…Calms and balms…The burning fires of separation from the Beloved
beloved!
Music is the
wine of love…The whispers of the soul are drowned in the cacophony of confusion and
din of the day.
.
But night provides the silence for the soul to display its abilities and divine
music is born!
Soul is the origin of soulful music!
But night provides the silence for the soul to display its abilities and divine
music is born!
Soul is the origin of soulful music!
I feel, when u are awake at
night, n even, if u r sighing for ur mortal beloved, u r so much closer to
God…..ishq khuda se mila deta hai.. love takes you to God…u cry n u weep n
you sing…n you dance….twist n turn…n cry in estacy of pain, o Lord,
may my beloved be happy n well, o alighty, let me hear from him, o good, bring
him to me…or take me to my beloved…we talk to God..as we look for our
beloved…just a thought
night, n even, if u r sighing for ur mortal beloved, u r so much closer to
God…..ishq khuda se mila deta hai.. love takes you to God…u cry n u weep n
you sing…n you dance….twist n turn…n cry in estacy of pain, o Lord,
may my beloved be happy n well, o alighty, let me hear from him, o good, bring
him to me…or take me to my beloved…we talk to God..as we look for our
beloved…just a thought
The bonds are felt stronger in the silence of
night..when the mind is shut off from cares and responsibilities of the day
…and in this calm state music flows spontaneously from the depths of the soul
!
night..when the mind is shut off from cares and responsibilities of the day
…and in this calm state music flows spontaneously from the depths of the soul
!
Drink all your passion and be a disgrace.
Close both eyes to see with the other eye.
Open your hands if you want to be held.
(Rumi).
Close both eyes to see with the other eye.
Open your hands if you want to be held.
(Rumi).
You have to
move and make sincere efforts to reach the Beloved.
move and make sincere efforts to reach the Beloved.
He has blessed you with this beautiful life, movement, will and a mind…Along
with a feeling heart and eternal soul.
You have come to this world with such treasures…
Use it judiciously…
Rumi guides…Love with extreme passion .without thinking of others verdict
.This Love is between you and your Beloved…Do not allow anyone to build a
wall by his criticism…
When in deep Love with your Lord …close yourself from the world outside by
closing your worldly eyes and allowing your inner eye to behold His light …
Throw your hands up to him …in total acceptance and surrender. ….to
facilitate yourself to be held in His embrace…
It is only in this state when you offer yourself holistically at His altar…Does
that ultimate merge with the beloved, take place.
Shun the superficiality …offer yourself completely to Him…
Highly mystical n inspirational words…True
loving demands perseverance n consistency in all our actions n deeds so as
reach destination…. The right course is persistency despite hurdles n challenges…..enduring
pains with courage n building strong connection with the beloved (Allahswt)
loving demands perseverance n consistency in all our actions n deeds so as
reach destination…. The right course is persistency despite hurdles n challenges…..enduring
pains with courage n building strong connection with the beloved (Allahswt)
Love is
fearless
In the midst of
the sea of fear !
fearless
In the midst of
the sea of fear !
-Rumi.
Love is
bold and Beautiful!
Love in its natural form is docile..calm
..and soft …but if it is challenged …it can become the bravest..Fearless
warrior!
It will never accept defeat!
Love is pure and genuine …and that
which is untainted by selfish a motive…is a WINNER…all the way!
bold and Beautiful!
Love in its natural form is docile..calm
..and soft …but if it is challenged …it can become the bravest..Fearless
warrior!
It will never accept defeat!
Love is pure and genuine …and that
which is untainted by selfish a motive…is a WINNER…all the way!
Love is like a gushing stream down the
mountainside…unstoppsble ..cuts through the steep cliffs …unharnessed !
Do not ever try to come in the way of Love!
Allow Love to flow in its melodious fluidity!
And see it
spreading fragrance…all the way!
spreading fragrance…all the way!
Requires balance . . . is not a matter of
intensity but a balance and order and rhythm and harmony. Fortunate , indeed ,
is the man who takes exactly the right measure of himself and holds a just
balance between what he can acquire and what he can love . . . don’t loose your
balance in the processing of loving , it’s better to rise from love as from a
banquet — neither thirsty nor drunken.
intensity but a balance and order and rhythm and harmony. Fortunate , indeed ,
is the man who takes exactly the right measure of himself and holds a just
balance between what he can acquire and what he can love . . . don’t loose your
balance in the processing of loving , it’s better to rise from love as from a
banquet — neither thirsty nor drunken.
Love itself is bravest and purest… Love can make its way
through all the troubles… love crosses all the hurdles and reaches its
destination… It’s fragrance make u feel it… Even if it is miles away…
through all the troubles… love crosses all the hurdles and reaches its
destination… It’s fragrance make u feel it… Even if it is miles away…
Rumi is only sending us a Reminder.. We
know that Fear is the weapon of Ego.. a disaster in life. Cheers to Love, Faith
and Hope. Let´s focus in the colourful essence of LOVE!
know that Fear is the weapon of Ego.. a disaster in life. Cheers to Love, Faith
and Hope. Let´s focus in the colourful essence of LOVE!
universal truth…..God, Himself is love …so
Love is everything….true n divine love never get fear of anything….it just
keep going on where time never ends….boundlessly…
Love is everything….true n divine love never get fear of anything….it just
keep going on where time never ends….boundlessly…
Love is usually tender, gentle and calm but when
it is challenged or provoked it is like a storm in an ocean- it cannot be
controlled, calmed or defeated. It breaks all boundaries and overcomes all
hurdles. The power of love should never be underestimated.
What a joy
to travel
the way of the heart.
-Rumi
The heart and its positive functions provide joy and happiness to the
total being …his mind…Soul …and the moments that he goes through!
total being …his mind…Soul …and the moments that he goes through!
Rumi , the great seeker …always gave
importance to pursue actions and paths the destination of which is ultimate joy !
Little joys of life like pleasant
surprises …worldly relations blossoming …new beings entering our lives
…successes …travels …all these are sources of joys.
Then we move to a higher plane …where spiritual pursuits ..become important
…and the seeker heart now aspires a path to take him to this enlightened
I am blooming from the wound …
…where I once bled.
(Rumi)
Wounds and
bruises that life gives us are
bruises that life gives us are
undeniably painful !
Yet the lessons that they leave behind for us, are
wise ..sagacious and astute ..that no book or school can ever teach !
Yet the lessons that they leave behind for us, are
wise ..sagacious and astute ..that no book or school can ever teach !
“The wound is the place, where the light enters ‘
another quote of Rumi stresses the same!
Friends…wounds we all have had in different
forms…but these have left us enlightened and discerning…
Diamond is the result when a stone is brought under high pressure and
temperature…so the flower which is result when a seed is sowed in dust …as
the pearl that is the result when a drip of water is stored in darkness
…similarly a thought that undergoes intense pondering.
temperature…so the flower which is result when a seed is sowed in dust …as
the pearl that is the result when a drip of water is stored in darkness
…similarly a thought that undergoes intense pondering.
When a star shines, it consumes its very being ….no marvellous is the
result of comfort….yes when a thought is matured and is decorated with
experience of odds and even…It becomes wisdom , when a wound is deep and is
cared lovingly then it blooms ….reflects light .
result of comfort….yes when a thought is matured and is decorated with
experience of odds and even…It becomes wisdom , when a wound is deep and is
cared lovingly then it blooms ….reflects light .
True that…. the universe works for us not against us!!! If a
rough patch/troubles cross our path and after intial panic if we pause and
analyze m so damn sure that we DO find a reason which makes us understand for
our own betterment… cuz God cannot talk to us therefore, he opts for diff
ways to communicate wd us by giving happiness or sorrows!!!!
rough patch/troubles cross our path and after intial panic if we pause and
analyze m so damn sure that we DO find a reason which makes us understand for
our own betterment… cuz God cannot talk to us therefore, he opts for diff
ways to communicate wd us by giving happiness or sorrows!!!!
The wounds maybe healed but the scars remained, that remind us always of
the pain we went thru, getting over it is real hard but the fruit of it is
sweet and triumphant.
the pain we went thru, getting over it is real hard but the fruit of it is
sweet and triumphant.
Time heals every wound in our lives but don’t
dwell on the past your story can’t be erased but your future is yet to be
written make the most of what’s going to happen instead of worrying what you
can’t change enjoy the moments in which you could be happy. What the world
needs, is Love.What the world no longer needs, is the lack of Love.
How to achieve this?
All our brain, thoughts, movements, behavior, and especially, feelings
create our universe from inside out.
This is it!
Love starts always in the heart.
No other option.
Peace also.
Why do we create and the more, why do we accept the absence of peace?
Why do we tolerate and even more, put people with obviously no inner peace and
Love inside on the top of our nations of the world, or as leaders of our
companies that rule the world in their own way of gaining profit above all?
Why don´t we support the ones that dare to resist and go for the Good?
Why don´t we take a risk and reveal our own power of creating consciously?
dwell on the past your story can’t be erased but your future is yet to be
written make the most of what’s going to happen instead of worrying what you
can’t change enjoy the moments in which you could be happy. What the world
needs, is Love.What the world no longer needs, is the lack of Love.
How to achieve this?
All our brain, thoughts, movements, behavior, and especially, feelings
create our universe from inside out.
This is it!
Love starts always in the heart.
No other option.
Peace also.
Why do we create and the more, why do we accept the absence of peace?
Why do we tolerate and even more, put people with obviously no inner peace and
Love inside on the top of our nations of the world, or as leaders of our
companies that rule the world in their own way of gaining profit above all?
Why don´t we support the ones that dare to resist and go for the Good?
Why don´t we take a risk and reveal our own power of creating consciously?
Inner Truth of highest purity.
Who dares to take all his veils from the wounded heart inside and goes through
the responsibility of being the source of all the lack of Love inside oneself
as Alpha – Sender to Omega? What comes around goes around.
This is all about.
Still one is untrue to oneself.
The more, the less.
Still one resonates to this unwanted – so choose to let go and resonate higher
in Love, peace, joy, compassion, kindness, forgive. .
Strive for your true heart purpose and take nothing for granted.
What is given, may be taken.
Just like that.
And Vice versa!
This is the gift.
What was lost shall easily be given back!
Go for it.
Be True.
Be You.
No more, no less.
Just Love.
From within.
We are…..
You are…..
I am Loved
All wounds bleed, but eventually heal. They are
painful but in the process of healing, they teach us about life. We tend to
mature and getter wiser after a difficult period of pain or grief.
painful but in the process of healing, they teach us about life. We tend to
mature and getter wiser after a difficult period of pain or grief.
Life wound reshape us…This wounds with time
become points of strength in our life…No need to be shame of them because
they show that we are a live…life warriors are the only ones who have wounds
so be proud of yourself and don’t worry.
become points of strength in our life…No need to be shame of them because
they show that we are a live…life warriors are the only ones who have wounds
so be proud of yourself and don’t worry.
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| Darvesh in Raqs |
I am Thankful to Ms KamalJeet Grewal for sharing
this right up ”
Romancing Mystic Love of Rumi” as a guest Blogger.She is Masters in English
Literature, having a degree in Management in Travel & Tourism, Montessori
trained, she follows her passion in education by running a Montessori School
and a Teachers’ Training Institute.
this right up ”
Romancing Mystic Love of Rumi” as a guest Blogger.She is Masters in English
Literature, having a degree in Management in Travel & Tourism, Montessori
trained, she follows her passion in education by running a Montessori School
and a Teachers’ Training Institute.
I can only comment as a reader and say that I have
immensely enjoyed the interpretation as Romancing
Mystic Love of Rumi’s
poems by Kamaljeet
Grewal.
immensely enjoyed the interpretation as Romancing
Mystic Love of Rumi’s
poems by Kamaljeet
Grewal.
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