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Selected Rubais From The Divan Kebir Of Meviana Celaleddin Rumi, 13th-Century Persian Poet

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Meviana Celaleddin Rumi was a 13th-century Persian poet, Sufi mystic, and theologian. He is considered one of the greatest poets of all time, and his work has been translated into dozens of languages.

Crazy As We Are: Selected Rubais from the Divan-i-kebir of Meviana Celaleddin Rumi

by Ruth S. Johnson

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Rumi's Divan Kebir is a collection of over 40,000 rubais, or four-line poems. These poems cover a wide range of topics, including love, spirituality, morality, and the nature of the divine.

The following are a few selected rubais from the Divan Kebir:

Love is a fire that burns without a flame; It consumes the heart and soul of man. It is a madness that makes the wise insane, And a joy that makes the sorrowful glad.

This rubai speaks to the transformative power of love. Love can consume us, but it can also set us free. It can drive us to madness, but it can also bring us great joy.

The world is a book, and those who do not travel read only one page. Travel far and wide, and you will see that the world is full of wonders. You will meet different people, learn different cultures, and experience different ways of life. And as you travel, you will come to understand yourself better.

This rubai encourages us to explore the world and to learn from different cultures. Travel can broaden our horizons and help us to see the world in a new light.

The sun is a mirror that reflects the face of God. And the moon is a mirror that reflects the sun. And the stars are mirrors that reflect the moon. And all of creation is a mirror that reflects the divine.

This rubai speaks to the interconnectedness of all things. Everything in the universe is a reflection of the divine, and we are all connected to each other.

Do not be afraid of death, for death is only a doorway. It is a passageway to a new life, a better life. Death is not the end, but the beginning of a new journey.

This rubai offers comfort in the face of death. Death is not to be feared, but embraced. It is a natural part of life, and it is a passageway to a new and better life.

These are just a few examples of the many beautiful and profound rubais that can be found in the Divan Kebir. Rumi's poetry is a treasure that can be enjoyed by people of all ages and from all walks of life.