Deze uitgebreide poëtische verzameling duikt in de diepten van de islamitische mystiek en filosofie. Door honderden verhalen en anekdotes onderzoekt het de aard van God, de menselijke ziel en de relatie tussen de Schepper en de schepping. Het werk is een viering van liefde, eenheid en het streven naar spirituele verlichting dat door de eeuwen heen en over culturen heen resoneert.
Rumi's 'Masnavi' is widely recognised as the greatest Sufi poem ever written, and has often been called the 'Koran in Persian'. This updated translation of the classic work remains faithful to the original text, and also includes notes for readers who are new to Rumi.
Book Two of Rumi's Masnavi is concerned with the challenges facing the follower of Sufi enlightenment. It interweaves stories and homilies in order to instruct followers of Rumi, the great thirteenth-century Muslim mystic. Jawid Mojaddedi's sparkling new verse translation follows his prize-winning edition of Book One.
The Composition of this Masnavi has been delayed for a season; Time is needed for blood to become milk. Till thy fortune comes forth as a new-born babe, Blood becomes not milk, sweet and pleasant to the mind. When that light of God, Husamu'd-Din Turned his course down from the summit of heaven, This Masnavi, which is the polisher of spirits, Its recommencement occurred on the day of "Opening." The commencement date of this precious work Was the year six hundred and sixty-two of the Flight. The Bulbul started on this date, became a hawk; Yea, a hawk to hunt out these mysteries. May the wrist of the King be the resting-place of this hawk, And may this door be open people for ever! Masnawi is Rumi's major work in form of (Spiritual Couplets), a six-volume poem regarded by some Sufis as Persian-language Qur'an.
Rumi is the greatest mystic poet to have written in Persian, and the Masnavi, written in six books, is his masterpiece. It conveys a message of divine love in entertaining stories and homilies. The focus of Book Three is on epistemology; this is the first ever verse translation, and the first translation of any kind for over 80 years.
Rumi is the greatest mystic poet to have written in Persian, and the Masnavi, written in six books, is his masterpiece. It conveys a message of divine love in entertaining stories and homilies. The focus of Book Four is with the mystical knowledge of the spiritual guide.
Exploring the depths of Muslim mysticism, this critical edition of Rumi's Mathnawi is rooted in the oldest manuscripts, including one from 1278. Nicholson's meticulous work serves as a standard text, featuring diacritical marks for student support. The prose translation aims for fidelity to the original Persian, making it accessible to readers. Available as a complete set or individually, the volumes collectively offer a comprehensive translation, with Volume 4 specifically focusing on Books III and IV.