The life, teachings and poetry of jalal aldin rumi, 2000, in his section modern myths and misunderstandings, pp. Over the past seven centuries, his influence has transcended international borders and ethnic divisions, and his poems have been widely translated into many of the worlds languages and. Rumi, known in turkey as mevlana celaleddin rumi, has achieved renown through the ages and the world over. What rumi points us to, indicates, refers to, is here in the words of his intimate friend and ruthless, infinitely mysterious master. The book that he published, called maqalati shamsi tabrizi, the discourses of shamsi tabrizi, provides us with an extraordinary picture of an aweinspiring personality. Divane shams is also a collections of over 3,300 of his poems. Divane samse tabrizi is named in honour of rumis spiritual teacher and friend shams tabrizi. Selections from the conversations maqalat of shams of tabriz. Here is an english translation of one of these poems. Previously only the works of jallal ad dinl rumi were available to tell the story of shams, some doubted that he even really existed, but these discourses were available to the muslim world in the middle east for quite some time. Aug 08, 2011 personally, i think the idea of rumi and shams being gay is one big contemporary projection. Rumi wrote most of these poems to express his spiritual journey and his love for his spiritual teacher shams tabrizi.
Dont ask yourself what kind of love you should seek, spiritual or material, divine or mundane, eastern or westerndivisions only. If one day i am given a moment in solitude with you. Rumi has become one of the bestselling poets in north america. Grecopersian and greek poems edit the following poem of rumi is written in persian while the last words of each verse end with a greek word.
These discourses of shamusitabrizi are an excellent source of spiritual wisdom, this being the first english translation of them. See more ideas about shams tabrizi quotes, shams tabrizi and rumi quotes. The poems in this book are expertly translated and. This book was gathered from the words of the beloved mevlana shamsuddin tabrizi, the sultan of those who have attained. Shams e tabrizi rumi s perfect teacher hardcover january 1, 2011 by shams e tabrizi author 5. Hazrat shah shams tabrizi sabzwari documentary urdu.
Not, of course, that being gay itself is a problem, but in this case i think it is unlikely. Rumis selected poems from divan shams tabrizi, is a book of selected poetic works by rumi. Me and rumi by shamsi tabrizi, 9781887752527, available at book depository with free delivery worldwide. The book has been awarded with the international impac. See all formats and editions hide other formats and editions. Rumi s sun collects many lessons and discourses from shams of tabriz, the sufi mystic and spiritual master who was the catalyst for rumi s awakening.
The book traces the changing and sometimes challenging relationship between the scholarly rumi and the unpredictable dervish shams, who suddenly appeared in his life, and through it the deepening of rumis experience of love and his insight into mysticism. See more ideas about shams tabrizi, shams tabrizi quotes and sufi quotes. I begin in the name of god, the infinitely compassionate and merciful, and i ask his help. Me and rumithe autobiography of shams i tabrizitranslated by william c. The main characters of this historical, historical fiction story are rumi, shamsi tabrizi. Look for your devil in yourself, not in the others. One of the the greatest works of persian literature,a colle. The astounding autobiography of the man who transformed rumi from a. Mawlana jalaluddin mohammad balkhi, popularly known as rumi, is a thcentury sufi poet. Apr 16, 2019 shamsitabrizi or shams aldin mohammad 11851248 was a persian muslim, who is credited as the spiritual instructor of mewlana jalal addin muhammad balkhi, also known as rumi and is referenced with great reverence in rumis poetic collection, in particular diwani shamsi tabrizi the works of shams of tabriz. The book has been awarded with the international impac dublin literary award nominee 2011, and many others.
It is often said that rumi had attained the level of a perfect master and as such, he often dwelled in the spiritual realms that were rarely visited by others of this world. Shams tabrizi biography esoteric quotes life quotes. In 1244, rumi, who was a scholar and a wealthy nobleman, met shamsitabrizi shams tabrizi who was a wandering dervish and a holy man. Devil is not a monster waiting to trap us, he is a voice inside. These discourses of shamusi tabrizi are an excellent source of spiritual wisdom, this being the first english translation of them. Rumi s selected poems from divan shams tabrizi, is a book of selected poetic works by rumi. He was the spiritual teacher and advisor of rumi, and indeed its often said that rumi was a professor who shams transformed into a mystic, a lover, and a poet. The autobiography of shams i tabrizi books dervish designs. It was this longing for the lost shams that transformed rumi into one of the worlds greatest poets. Shamsi tabrizi turned rumi into a devotee of music, dance and poetry. Rumi s son wrote, after meeting shams, my father danced all day and sang all night. This is one of the best rumi collections out there many footnotes, arabicpersian original words, and references are present throughout this book.
Practically every biography highlights his encounter with shamsi tabrizi, the wandering. It is believed that shams came for one disciple, one student, to whom he directed his energy and his teachings. I will trample the two worlds underfoot and dance forever. Preface we are pleased to present passages from the recorded discourses of shams e tabrizi in the context of a dynamic relationship between teacher and student. His mission was to transform rumi into a godintoxicated, godrealized human being. The 40 rules of love, by shams tabrizi thehumandivinedotorg. See more ideas about shams tabrizi, forty rules of love and rumi quotes. His teachings and insights inspired much of rumi s poetry and are still celebrated today by all sufi. Annemarie schimmel the astounding autobiography of the man who transformed rumi from a learned religious teacher into the worlds greatest poet of mystical love. It provides insight into the spiritual path of a sufi master about whom very little is known, shams i tabrizi. The maqalate shams e tabrizi discourse of shams i tabrizi is a persian prose book written by shams. See more ideas about shams tabrizi, shams tabrizi quotes and rumi quotes. Professor franklin lewis has given an excellent rebuttal to western fantasies of the relationship between mevlana and shams in his excellent book which recently won an award, rumi past and present, east and west. In the west, we dont really have a tradition of the gurudisciple relationship we see in sufism, tantra and other ecstatic traditions of the east.
One day rumi was reading next to a large stack of books. The book that he published, called maqalati shamsi tabrizi, the. The body belonged to one shamsi tabrizi, the beloved of the famous sufi poet rumi. As fahad faruqui notes, this anniversary is known as wedding night or sebi arus in turkish. Shamsitabrizi or shams aldin mohammad 11851248 was a persian muslim, who is credited as the spiritual instructor of mewlana jalal addin muhammad balkhi, also known as rumi and is referenced with great reverence in rumis poetic collection, in particular diwani shamsi tabrizi the works of shams of tabriz. Shams tabrizi project gutenberg selfpublishing ebooks. The 40 rules of love by shams tabrizi that make up the true. It is said that the death of tabrizi was a sacrifice and that he was murdered by collusion of rumis son. Jan 04, 2018 mawlana jalaluddin mohammad balkhi, popularly known as rumi, is a thcentury sufi poet. A love of another kind today is the anniversary of the death of sufi poet and mystic jelaluddin rumi september 30, 1207 december 17, 1273. Mewlana had been spontaneously composing ghazals persian poems, and these had been collected in the divani kabir or diwan shams tabrizi. The main characters of this historical, historical fiction story are rumi, shams i tabrizi. Chittick has translated about twothirds of the discourses into english and arranged them in a manner that clarifies their meaning and context. Preface we are pleased to present passages from the recorded discourses of shamse tabrizi in the context of a dynamic relationship between teacher and student.
Apr 07, 2018 in 1244, rumi, who was a scholar and a wealthy nobleman, met shamsitabrizi shams tabrizi who was a wandering dervish and a holy man. The maqalat seems to have been written during the later years of shams, as he speaks of himself as an old man. And thats exactly what shams of tabriz taught rumi before he came to known as the poet of love. Foreword now that rumi has become one of the bestselling poets in north america, interest in his life and times has. He attained heights that were attained by only a few before him or since. The book was published in multiple languages including english, consists of 354 pages and is available in hardcover format. The transformation in rumis life took place after he met a wandering dervaish shamse tabrizi on 15th of november 1244. Rumi cared for shams, not just because he helped rumi attain selfrealization and ascension, but also by immortalizing shams he perpetuated shams transformative energy for all seekers in the world. Shams tabrizi s tomb in khoy, beside a tower monument in a memorial park, has been nominated as a world cultural heritage center by unesco.
Maqalate shamse tabrizi discourse of shams tabrizi is a persian prose book written by shams of tabriz rumis spiritual master. The body belonged to one shams i tabrizi, the beloved of the famous sufi poet rumi. Pdf the forty rules of love book by elif shafak free. Interest in his life and times has increased dramatically.
In the framework of an autobiography, mawlana shams i tabrizi addresses the reader as a student and confidant, discussing his spiritual journey, his interactions with contemporary intellectuals, and his spiritual bond with mawlana rumi. A distinguished spiritual companionship emerged between the two, although it didnt last for more than three years. The jurist and proficient teacher became an abstinent. Rumi was a major celebrity, above the emirsultan, highly cultured, extremely well connected and one of the most creative geniuses of all time. Rumi is the most popular poetic voice in america today. Shams tabrizis most remarkable rules on love, patience. These poems are the ones best known in the west due to numerous references to love. His poems have touched the hearts of over a billion people. Rumis sun collects many lessons and discourses from shams of tabriz, the sufi mystic and spiritual master who was the catalyst for rumis awakening. Shams tabrizis tomb in khoy, beside a tower monument in a memorial park, has been nominated as a world cultural heritage center by unesco. In his bid to live a religion of love, tabrizi swore by the forty rules of love and we should, too. We also get occasional glimpses of rumi the man and a sense of the times in which he lived. Shams of tabriz was a persian sufi and roaming dervish who lived at the end of the twelfth early thirteenth century.
Rumi, born in the thirteenth century, is still one of the worlds most loved and influential mystic poets. Personally, i think the idea of rumi and shams being gay is one big contemporary projection. After salah uddins death, rumis scribe and favourite student, hussame chalabi, assumed the role of rumis companion. Brief notes on divane shams divane shams is a masterpiece of wisdom and eloquence. But if he is the king of poetry, shams of tabriz is the power behind the throne. The autobiography of shamsi tabrizi book online at best prices in india on. The 40 rules of love by shams tabrizi that make up the. Overall, it bears a mystical interpretation of islam and contains spiritual advice. The maqalate shamse tabrizi discourse of shamsi tabrizi is a persian prose book written by shams. If you think my life will be upside down dont worry. Maqalate shams e tabrizi discourse of shams tabrizi is a persian prose book written by shams of tabriz rumi s spiritual master. Rumis son wrote, after meeting shams, my father danced all day and sang all night. The poems in this book are expertly translated and edited by alexander king whos mother tongue is farsi.
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