One of the world's most famous writers - Stephanie Honchell Smith
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Date: 2024-06-07
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sepehrasadi5997
Hi. Iranian here.
Just to give you a perspective of how amazing Mowlana (known to westerners as Rumi) is, always remember that about of 80% of his linguistic cleverness is lost when translated from Persian to other languages, and his poetry still sounds out of this world. Reading it in the original Persian will make you lose your mind. If you really love his work, I definitely recommend you to learn Persian, and other contexts on Tasavof etc. You'll unlock an another world, reading his poetry in Persian.
And after that, you can read many more classical poetry in Persian, like Hafiz, Sa'di, Ferdowsi, etc (the list is really long) I hope one day, Persian language and literature will be more available as a curriculum in schools around the world.
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Hi. Iranian here.
Just to give you a perspective of how amazing Mowlana (known to westerners as Rumi) is, always remember that about of 80% of his linguistic cleverness is lost when translated from Persian to other languages, and his poetry still sounds out of this world. Reading it in the original Persian will make you lose your mind. If you really love his work, I definitely recommend you to learn Persian, and other contexts on Tasavof etc. You'll unlock an another world, reading his poetry in Persian.
And after that, you can read many more classical poetry in Persian, like Hafiz, Sa'di, Ferdowsi, etc (the list is really long) I hope one day, Persian language and literature will be more available as a curriculum in schools around the world.
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Hex-Mas
Love is one of the most intense feelings felt by man; another is hate. Forcing yourself to feel indiscriminate love is very unnatural. If you try to love everyone you only lessen your feelings for those who deserve your love. Repressed hatred can lead to many physical and emotional aliments. By learning to release your hatred towards those who deserve it, you cleanse yourself of these malignant emotions and need not take your pent-up hatred out on your loved ones.
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Love is one of the most intense feelings felt by man; another is hate. Forcing yourself to feel indiscriminate love is very unnatural. If you try to love everyone you only lessen your feelings for those who deserve your love. Repressed hatred can lead to many physical and emotional aliments. By learning to release your hatred towards those who deserve it, you cleanse yourself of these malignant emotions and need not take your pent-up hatred out on your loved ones.
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ted_ed
as a Muslim I always felt a kinship to Rumi- because he broke the mold, like there are so many Muslim religious figures and preachers who are looked down upon my much of the western world, they gain the titles of extremists’, but Rumi Rumi is appreciated WORLDWIDE he’s the only Muslim religious preacher I know who even the western world appreciates and reveres! that’s rare and i think it’s so cool
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as a Muslim I always felt a kinship to Rumi- because he broke the mold, like there are so many Muslim religious figures and preachers who are looked down upon my much of the western world, they gain the titles of extremists’, but Rumi Rumi is appreciated WORLDWIDE he’s the only Muslim religious preacher I know who even the western world appreciates and reveres! that’s rare and i think it’s so cool
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withanear770
Rumi is undeniably a great poet, but it's important to have a balanced view of his character. After all, he was a religious scholar, and many of his views are not particularly pleasant to hear today. For instance, he expressed great disdain for women on multiple occasions: Know that women are like a garment; in them you cleanse your own impurities and become clean yourself.
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Rumi is undeniably a great poet, but it's important to have a balanced view of his character. After all, he was a religious scholar, and many of his views are not particularly pleasant to hear today. For instance, he expressed great disdain for women on multiple occasions: Know that women are like a garment; in them you cleanse your own impurities and become clean yourself.
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barakzai555
It's important to note that Rumi was a devout muslim his entire life. Once his poetry got introduced to the west, they have tried to detach him (and continue to do so) from his religion. HIs original works is not in English so when it is translated, it is secularized to leave out any mention of Religion or his deep roots to his faith, a truly sinister act.
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It's important to note that Rumi was a devout muslim his entire life. Once his poetry got introduced to the west, they have tried to detach him (and continue to do so) from his religion. HIs original works is not in English so when it is translated, it is secularized to leave out any mention of Religion or his deep roots to his faith, a truly sinister act.
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hakanisitmez4597
We, the people living in Muslim countries, must accept that Rumi had a love affair with Shams. Love is not a bad thing, love is God's most beautiful gift. That's why we need to understand that the gender of two people who love each other does not matter. Let love win, not hate. Love is love. Happy Pride!
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We, the people living in Muslim countries, must accept that Rumi had a love affair with Shams. Love is not a bad thing, love is God's most beautiful gift. That's why we need to understand that the gender of two people who love each other does not matter. Let love win, not hate. Love is love. Happy Pride!
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Mojud_Zikr
Love is a expression of God(pure consciousness. Rumi and other Sufis were highly influenced by Advait Vedant (Non dualism of Indic philosophy, the philosophy of the self) which is the end of philosophy. The core and real concept of all religions dissolves into nondualism.
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Love is a expression of God(pure consciousness. Rumi and other Sufis were highly influenced by Advait Vedant (Non dualism of Indic philosophy, the philosophy of the self) which is the end of philosophy. The core and real concept of all religions dissolves into nondualism.
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nerd26373
The meaning of love is found deep within. Because what you see is what you receive. So if you fall for the wrong person, fear not. For if the eyes are meant to see real beauty on the inside and not superficial surface that cracks when you go deeper into the altar.
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The meaning of love is found deep within. Because what you see is what you receive. So if you fall for the wrong person, fear not. For if the eyes are meant to see real beauty on the inside and not superficial surface that cracks when you go deeper into the altar.
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Solotocius
Fun fact: Rumi is his alias which translates to the Roman. This is because during those times, Middle Eastern peoples referred to Anatolia as Al Rum, meaning Rome. And since Rumi was living in Anatolia when he got especially popular, he was referred to as such.
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Fun fact: Rumi is his alias which translates to the Roman. This is because during those times, Middle Eastern peoples referred to Anatolia as Al Rum, meaning Rome. And since Rumi was living in Anatolia when he got especially popular, he was referred to as such.
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herstorytellers
Mera yaar hai rab wargha, Ishq karun ya karun Ibadat ikko gal hai. Mein Masjid kyun jawan, mera yaar Khuda hai.
Loosely (and poorly: ) translated: What purpose do I have in a Mosque/ My beloved is God to me/ For me, loving and praying are one.
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Mera yaar hai rab wargha, Ishq karun ya karun Ibadat ikko gal hai. Mein Masjid kyun jawan, mera yaar Khuda hai.
Loosely (and poorly: ) translated: What purpose do I have in a Mosque/ My beloved is God to me/ For me, loving and praying are one.
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maizzztupid
I only knew of Rumi's existence because of one The Voidz's lyric: Beyond ideas of right and wrong, there is a field. I will be meeting you there. But I didn't know there was so much behind him. Definitely going to do some research about him!
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I only knew of Rumi's existence because of one The Voidz's lyric: Beyond ideas of right and wrong, there is a field. I will be meeting you there. But I didn't know there was so much behind him. Definitely going to do some research about him!
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craigmerkey8518
At a very tumultuous time in my life due to the manipulation of specific family members, discovering Rumi helped me reframe my attachments from outward to inward! This catapulted me to a more solid positive direction! Thank you Rumi!
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At a very tumultuous time in my life due to the manipulation of specific family members, discovering Rumi helped me reframe my attachments from outward to inward! This catapulted me to a more solid positive direction! Thank you Rumi!
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MorsMorsMorsOvO
Poetry runs through my veins,
Poetry opens the gates,
The lines and rhymes made me go insane,
After every session the poetry was never the same,
Unrecognizable
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Poetry runs through my veins,
Poetry opens the gates,
The lines and rhymes made me go insane,
After every session the poetry was never the same,
Unrecognizable
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logiclust
I've read more than a hundred books
Seen love mentioned many thousand times
But despite all the places I've looked
It's still no clearer, it's just not enough
I'm still no nearer, the meaning of love
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I've read more than a hundred books
Seen love mentioned many thousand times
But despite all the places I've looked
It's still no clearer, it's just not enough
I'm still no nearer, the meaning of love
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djayjp
The problem with the conception of love discussed is that it relates to a fallacious anthropocentric view of life. That everything was wilfully created. Disappointing video, TED. This is a child's view of reality.
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The problem with the conception of love discussed is that it relates to a fallacious anthropocentric view of life. That everything was wilfully created. Disappointing video, TED. This is a child's view of reality.
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Enceladus335
Ah love yourself first and utmost and you will be happy don’t expect love from anyone it’s high probability you’ll be disappointed, you are the only one that want your happiness and peace
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Ah love yourself first and utmost and you will be happy don’t expect love from anyone it’s high probability you’ll be disappointed, you are the only one that want your happiness and peace
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alyserendipity
Coldplay used a snippet of Rumi’s poem, the Guest House, in their song Kaleidoscope. It’s so raw and beautiful, I sit and pause whenever I listen to it. This being human is a guest house
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Coldplay used a snippet of Rumi’s poem, the Guest House, in their song Kaleidoscope. It’s so raw and beautiful, I sit and pause whenever I listen to it. This being human is a guest house
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mariyamukhtar5267
This video made me so happy. But I have come to know about Rumi through the book Forty rules of love by Elif Shafaq.
Can't thank these writers enough for showing me the light.
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This video made me so happy. But I have come to know about Rumi through the book Forty rules of love by Elif Shafaq.
Can't thank these writers enough for showing me the light.
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arma_6872
If you want to really understand his poems and be delighted, you should read them in its original language which is persian. So I feel sorry for those who don't know farsi language.
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If you want to really understand his poems and be delighted, you should read them in its original language which is persian. So I feel sorry for those who don't know farsi language.
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sspm6631
His poems are so beautiful and lovely while in persian, but when they translate it it's like something is missing.
The original poems have some sort of unique holy happiness.
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His poems are so beautiful and lovely while in persian, but when they translate it it's like something is missing.
The original poems have some sort of unique holy happiness.
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