Jalāl al-Dīn Rūmī (30 September 1207 – 1273), was a Persian mystic, philosopher and poet, founder of the Mevlevi order of Sufism.
Rumi was known as the “drunken Sufi” because he found ecstasy in dancing, poetry and music.
One day Rumi was walking along a street in Konya, Turkey (then part of the Persian empire) when he heard the rhythmic beating of a goldsmith’s hammer. That melodic sound spurred him to stretch his arms and start whirling in a joyful dance. When he was overcome by dizziness, he fell into a trance of ecstasy: thus began the whirling dervish meditation.
According to the BBC: “It is believed that Rumi would turn round and round while reciting his poetry, and it is this dance which formed the basis for the Mevlevi Order, or Whirling Dervishes, after his death. Dervish means doorway, and the dance is believed to be a mystical portal between the earthly and cosmic worlds.”
Three quotes from “A Daybook of Spiritual Guidance” (365 Selections from the Wisdom of Rumi )
• God has scattered His light over all souls; happy are they who have held up their skirts to receive it.
• If you dig a pit for others to fall into, you will fall into it yourself.
• Many of the faults you see in others are your own nature reflected in them.
Jalāl al-Dīn Rūmī (30 settembre 1207-1273), fu un mistico, filosofo e poeta persiano. fondatore dell’ordine del sufismo Mevlevi.
Rumi era conosciuto come il “sufi ubriaco” perché trovava l’estasi nella danza, nella poesia e nella musica.
Un giorno Rumi stava camminando lungo una strada a Konya, in Turchia (allora parte dell’impero persiano), quando sentì il battere ritmico del martello di un orafo. Quel suono melodico lo spronò ad allungare le braccia e iniziare a vorticare in una danza gioiosa. Quando fu sopraffatto dalle vertigini, cadde in una trance di estasi: così iniziò la meditazione del derviscio rotante
Secondo la BBC: “Si crede che Rumi si girasse e rigirasse mentre recitava le sue poesie, ed è questa danza che ha costituito la base per l’Ordine Mevlevi, o dei Dervisci Rotanti, dopo la sua morte. Derviscio significa porta e si crede che la danza sia un portale mistico tra il mondo terrestre e quello cosmico.”
Tre citazioni da “Un libro giornaliero di guida spirituale” (365 selezioni dalla saggezza dì Rumi)
• Dio ha sparso la Sua luce su tutte le anime; felici coloro che hanno sollevato la gonna per riceverla.
• Se scavi una fossa in cui possano cadere gli altri, ci cadrai tu stesso.
• Molti dei difetti che vedi negli altri, sono la tua stessa natura riflessa in loro.
Foto: Tomba di Rumi a Konya (Turchia)
Wow. Very very very interesting. Dear Luisa, you are inspiring me to consider reading a history book. What a lovely presentation on Jalāl al-Dīn Rūmī! Excellent. ♥️♥️♥️😊😊😊😍😍😘😘😘🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹.
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Thank you, Aparna for your wonderful comments!
I appreciate your words especially as they come from a lovely person like you!😘💞😘
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I once briefly found myself part of a Sufi dance circle. They actually whirl like planets, taking on as well the orbital characteristics of each one in relation to the others ~ it becomes extremely intricate.
It is said that Rumi’s coffin suddenly lost weight in its bearers’ arms, and was opened to be found full of roses. Having watched a living Tibetan master actually disappear right in front of me, I contemplate such stories with more respect than I might have earlier in life!
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Thanks for this great comment, my dear Ana 🙏🙏🙏
I witnessed two Dervish dances live. The first, in Damascus, Syria, was a wonderful and engaging ritual.
Second time in Konya, in Turkey,: it was just a low-key third-rate show made for tourists who wanted to have a good time and were thrilled with it
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Oh, yes, there are dervish dances and then there are “dervish dances,” hahaha! 🙄
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Molto interessante Lu non conoscevo
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Grazie, Paola cara, e buona giornata❤️
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Luisa ! Rumi was a great Islamic theoretician . He was really a ‘Drunken Sufi’. His almost all quotes appear to be correct , as they are generally used as sayings in almost all Asian Countries including India . The God has scattered light over all soul , but we are so irritant that we are unable to realize that . Similarly , if you dig a well for other so that he/she could fall into it , you may also fall into it one day . And this is a bad habit to see fault in others . As it is virtually a reflection of what you think of/about others . These are a few very basic human fault , I think , that could
be found among people the world over . And it is our hidden ego that takes us to the libraries for getting knowledge , but the fact is that you can learn even from an Ironsmith , as Rumi did . Thanks !
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Heartfelt thanks, Arbind, for this insight into Rumi’s quotes. His wisdom is well known all over the world🌷🌷🌷
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Thanks !
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Thoroughly enjoyed this one Luisa 🙂
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Thank-you so much, Malc.
I truly appreciate your support and kindness. ❣
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Fascinating history, as always, Luisa! 🙂
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Many thanks indeed, Dave!!
I am pleased that you enjoyed it! Wishing you a good weekend! 🙂 🙂
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Have a great weekend, too, Luisa!
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I’ve always liked Rumi’s poetry but never knew anything about him. Thanks for this well-written and fascinating look at the man. I adore the quotes you have selected.
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Thank you for your comment!
As you know, I always find it very motivating to receive your appreciation💞
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I call them as I read them. Keep those hits a coming. 😉🥳🤗
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Reblogged this on e-Quips and commented:
Rumi is a fascinating poet. Enjoy Luisa’s intro to the man.
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Thanks a lot, dearest Pat❤️
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My pleasure. It deserves to be shared.
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A related worthy article about a great thinker and poet. Thank you. ❤️🤗
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Thank you for your kind comment! it is indeed very motivating to receive it from you!❤️❤️❤️
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Not only is your contribution highly interesting, as always, it coincidentally coincides with the beginning of my closer interest in Persian mystics. Of course I’ve come across it before, but I was still too young to take anything essential out of it.
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Thank you very much for this appreciation and for sharing your recent interests with me🙏🙏🙏
Have a lovely weekend, Friedrich 🌸
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I thank YOU! Happy weekend, Luisa! 🙏🌸🙏
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You’re more than welcome ❤️
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Some brilliant reflection, no matter how received. Thanks for sharing dear Luisa. Happy Friday. Allan
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Thanks a lor for your nice words, Allan
Have a great weekend, too
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So nice to read another historical story 🌹🙏👍🏼 thank you for sharing 👏🏼💓
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Thank you very much for your reading and for your kind comment, Thattamma 💐🙏💐
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Una storia molto interessante, 🙂. La terza citazione mi ha colpita molto: si potrebbe interpretare come il non saper riconoscere i propri difetti, magari perché troppo concentrati a credere di essere perfetti (cosa praticamente impossibile, perché nessuno è perfetto a questo mondo), e questo non saperli riconoscere chi fa pensare che siano solo gli altri ad avere qualche difetto.
Buon pomeriggio cara Luisa, 🤗.
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Bell’analisi, Eli cara, Penso che la tua interpretazione sia perfetta
Grazie e buon pomeriggio 💞
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Grazie cara Luisa, 😘😊🤗.
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Like so many, I love Rumi and feel inspired by him. When I watch whirling, my heart dances with joy. I’m grateful for Coleman Barks uplifting translations. Thanks for sharing this today.
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You can’t imagine my joy in knowing that you enjoyed this article, Elaine.
Heartfelt thanks and happy weekend
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Yes, yes, I love Rumi, too! His poetry is one of the few volumes I have in my collection! Enjoy your weekend, Luisa. I enjoyed this lovely post! 🌞
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Thank you so much for your kind comment, Lisa🙏
I’m happy to know that you love Rumi too.
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I suoi scritti sono nel mio nuovo percorso personale. Non li ho ancora letti, ma presto o tardi lo farò. Buona serata Luisa ❤️
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Sono davvero motivanti e istruttivi, carissima Sabri ❤️
Buona serata
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Si lo so. Per questo li ho inseriti nel mio percorso di “studio” e ricerca. Buonanotte data l’ora ❤️
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Un abbraccio e buon sabato. Come va???
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Ciao Luisa, sta andando benino, dai. Mi hanno già messo ai fornelli e mi hanno detto che non succede mai il primo giorno. Ma gli sembravo ben disposta.
Ci sono alcuni tempi morti ma l’ambiente è bello.
La gente è simpatica, hanno tanta pazienza e non mi sento la gente con il fiato sul collo.
Sono stanca, non posso dire di no. È un lavoro impegnativo e devo prenderci il ritmo però è una cosa normale.
E, poi, non ho la sveglia presto.
E questa è una cosa che mi piace tantissimo.
Grazie mille Luisa, buon pomeriggio 😘
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Buon proseguimento, sono felice per te che le cose stiano procedendo bene 💞
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Grazie ☺️❤️
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Rumi, uno dei miei poeti preferiti. Sai, una cantautrice genovese, Prayan, ha messo in musica alcune poesie, ero stata al concerto un po’ di anni fa. https://youtu.be/DY_kysjyB8U Ti metto il link.
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Grazie! L’ho trovato bellissimo ed emozionante ❤️🌸❤️
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Some very good quotes
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So glad you liked them!
Thanks a lot
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Rumi is an inspiration 🌸
Loved this Blanca 💜
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Thanks a lot for your kind feedback! 🌸
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Davvero interessante.
La definizione “sufi ubriaco” mi ha fatto ridere, ad ogni modo. E’ involontariamente comica.
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Sì, un po’ comica ma rende l’idea dell’ebbrezza provocata da tutto quel ruotare
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Thanks for sharing the quotes from Rumi. Wise words, indeed!
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I am really happy to hear that you enjoyed these quotes, dear Rosaliene🌸🌸🌸
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Che gli altri siano uno specchio in cui ci riflettiamo, o rifletteremo, è una costante delle vita, anche sotto l’aspetto fisico . . . prima o poi.
VECCHI AL CONCERTO
1, 2, 3 . . .10 . . . 20 . . . 100 . . .
ma quanti sono al concerto, uhè . . .
i vecchi . . . ben tirati, sguardo spento,
camicia a collo antico e gilet,
. . . oppur tailleur in tono con l’evento!
I maschi, pochi, van con più decoro
in quanto che le donne variopinte
appaiono . . . e grasse, e a lor disdoro
talora con movenze, e spesso grinte,
da giovanette in cerca di lavoro.
Spesso mi sono chiesto il motivo
per cui tanti vecchi al concerto
vanno ogni sabato . . . io non ci arrivo
da solo a capirlo, ma l’esperto
amico mio mi fa: “è il solo attivo
rimasto nel bilancio della vita
d’oggi . . . Vengono qui, tutti lustrati,
per dimostrare che non è finita,
che ancora esistono, e innamorati
dell’arte sono . . . e no, quindi, all’Uscita!
E poi alfine qui nessuno a loro
rompe le palle . . . e se non sono fessi
godono pur, pur quando di straforo
si appisolano, e sognano gli eccessi
dei loro tempi andati . . . tempi d’oro,
tempi del “Che faccio?” . . . “Provo?” . . . “Oso?” . . .
E’ il musicale anticipo sciccoso
della imminente . . . Casa di Riposo”!
Però chi meraviglia oggi tiene
per tanti vecchi in sala, beh, conviene
che cambi opinione: stesse scene
lui calcherà fra un po’ . . . se gli andrà bene!
(Cassandro)
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Un po’ ironica, un po’ triste se si fa parte della schiera dei vecchi ai concerti
Grazie per averla condivisa e buona serata🌸🙏🌸
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I think he was simply just lost in his poetry, I really loved that about him. 😊
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Thanks a lot, Daphny, for your valued comment 🌷❤️🌷
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You’re most welcome, Luisa! ❤️❤️
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I enjoy learning about and reading Rumi. Thank you, Luisa. 💖
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Thank you so much Michele! Your constant support and encouragement mean a lot to me. 🥰❤️
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Oh…Rumi. ❤❤❤ Thank you for your excellent work Luisa!
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Thank you, Filipa, for your kind comments! As always, greatly appreciated!💞
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It helps explain how Whirling Dervish came about.
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Thank you very much for appreciating it, Don!
I wish you a happy weekend
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Rimini un grande❣️❣️❣️ Grazie Luisa di avercene parlato 🥀👏 B7on proseguimento di serata 🥰
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Grazie di cuore, Giusy cara
Felice sabato!💐
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My favorite Rumi quote is “The wound is where the light comes in.”
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That’s a great quote ❤️
Thanks a lot, JeanMarie
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Definitely my favourite philosopher-mystic and a wonderful post Luisa!
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I’m really glad that you liked this post, dear Francisco.
Thanks a lot
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Loved it Luisa, you’re welcome and grazie bene a lei.
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A big Italian hug 🤗
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Igualmente, uno valenciano.
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Thank you very much🙏💙🙏💙🙏
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Sempre molto interessanti i tuoi articoli 🍁🍂
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Grazie infinite, cara Eletta🙏❤️🙏
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Now that was wonderful Luisa! Thank you so much for sharing this post. The poet Rumi is a huge inspiration for me, I admire him greatly! So imagine my delight when I read your first quote, one I have never seen before! Just wonderful. Love and light, Deborah.
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I was really happy to hear that you enjoyed this post, Deborah🌸🌸🌸
We can learn great teachings from Rumi’s wisdom
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Interesting to find out more about Rumi. See him quoted often.
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He was such a great philosopher and mystic!
Thanks for your comment🌼🌼🌼
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molto interessanti e sagge le tre citazioni
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Grazie per il commento!
Buona serata, Gian 🌼❤️🌼
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bella serata Luisa
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Ho imparato qualcosa di nuovo!
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Good read.
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Happy to know you liked it!
Thank you very much 🙏🌷🙏
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Glad to know the derivation of Dervish dancing. How wonderful that someone so wise was also so joyful!
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I am really happy to know that you found this post interesting and I thank you very much for your lovely remark!
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You are most welcome.☺️
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Bueno, bueno Luisa, no lo conocia. Grazie, Paso link oggi parlo en spagnolo (jeje) Juan
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Grazie mille, caro Juan 🙏🌷🙏
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Rumi mi è sempre piaciuto molto. Buona serata, cara Luisa.
Non sapevo che derviscio significasse porta. Lo so bene che da te c’è sempre da imparare! 😊😊😊♥️♥️♥️😉😉😉❤️❤️❤️
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Valy carissima, come sempre le tue parole sono molto gentili
Grazie di cuore😘😘😘
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Luisa carissima tu mi ispiri solo parole gentili! Che Dio ti benedica! Buona serata 🙏🙏🙏🥰🥰🥰😘😘😘
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Buona serata e un carissimo abbraccio🤗❣️🤗
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Grazie, contraccambio con molto piacere 🥰❤🥰
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Grazie di cuore ❤️ a te!
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Un derviscio?
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Proprio così!
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