I read Rumi a few months ago. It was a worthwhile experience. There were many insights and overall the mood of what was written was that of ecstasy that comes with union with God. One of the insights that appealed to me was Rumi’s answer to the question – Why do people suffer? It is […]
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Be Happy Now
What is meant by being pure? According to Rumi it is being filled with lust and greed and other wantings. Here is an extract from one of his poems: No one is grown up except those free of desire.God says: “the world is a play, a children’s game and you are the children.” God speaks […]
Rumi on Arrogance
I found this gem in Coleman Barks’ book on Rumi. A true man stares at his old shoesand sheepskin jacket. Every day he goes upto his attic to look at his work-shoes and worn-out coat.This is his wisdom, to remember the original clayAnd not get drunk on ego and arrogance. Sourced from Coleman Barks’ book […]
Rumi’s advice on attaining the Divine
I am reading Rumi. Specifically the book I am reading is The Essential Rumi by Coleman Barks. Link to browse the book at Amazon India is below: I have decided to write a few articles on what I have learned in my daily reading of the above book. Today is day 1, I have read […]
Why is Humility Desirable
I would like to give my opinion on the trait of Humility. This quality has been overvalued in India as far as my experience goes. As far as I have been able to make out the reasons why humility is valued here are as under: India is a feudal society and is a land of […]
The Best Spiritual Path
From all the available spiritual paths how do we choose the one that is best for us? I have no definite answer to that question. I can only give you some tips which might provide you with some food for thought. I have three points to make: I’ll start with a poem from Rumi. It […]
Our Essential Purpose in Life
I am reading a couple of books on Islam and its spiritual insights. One author who writes well and is insightful is Imam Jamal Rahman. He is entertaining and that is what I ask first from any book I read. He tells many stories that will give you food for thought. The following extract is […]
Words to live by from Rumi
I read this poem by the Persian poet Rumi and liked it so much that I had to share it with you. At times less is more and I will not spoil the effect by commentary – This being human is a guest house. Every morning a new arrival. A joy, a depression, a meanness, […]