For centuries before his love poetry became a literary phenomenon in the west, rumis masnavi had been revered in the islamic world as its greatest mystical text. By interweaving amusing stories and profound homilies, rumi instructs his followers in a style that. In particular it focuses on the struggle against the self, and how to choose the right companions in order to progress along the mystical path. The thcentury poet, jelaloddin rumi, has been a surprising bestseller in america and europe for many years now, his message of divine love and mystical union finding universal appeal. Jawid mojaddedis sparkling new verse translation follows his prizewinning edition of book one. You dont seek guidance from those drunken men, so why insist they mend their. The verse translation of book two of the masnavi, the persian mystic rumis greatest poem, and the first translation of any kind for over eighty years.
The masnavi, book one jalal aldin rumi translated by jawid mojaddedi oxford worlds classics. The masnavi is rumis greatest poetic work, composed during the last years of his life. Book two by jalal aldin rumi nov 7 2008 rumi, jalal aldin on. The masnavi of rumi, book two by jalaloddin rumi, 97817883148, available at book depository with free delivery worldwide. Masnavi of rumi book 2 brumi jalal aldin for sale online.
The masnavi, book 2 oxford worlds classics rumi, jalal aldin, mojaddedi, jawid on. Book two of rumi s masnavi is concerned with the challenges facing the seeker of sufi enlightenment. Like the earlier books, book three interweaves amusing stories with homilies to. Book two of rumis masnavi is concerned with the challenges facing the follower of sufi enlightenment. The thirteenthcentury muslim mystic rumi composed his work for the benefit of his disciples in the sufi order named after him, better known as the whirling dervishes.
The most influential sufi poem ever written, the six books of the masnavi are often called the quran in persian. Divided into six books and consisting of some 26,000 verses, the poem was designed to convey a message of divine love and unity to the disciples of rumis sufi order, known today as the whirling dervishes. Skilfully rendered in rhyming couplets, the translation is an attractive and faithful representation of the original. The lucknow commentator says that faizi brother of abul fazl akbars minister once spoke disrespectfully of the koran and the masnavi, and on the leaves being turned over, this passage presented itself. His masterwork is the epic poem, the masnavi, a monumental composition in persian of some 25,000 verses combining stories, fables and spiritual teachings which is regarded by many within. Download for offline reading, highlight, bookmark or take notes while you read the masnavi, book three. The masnavi is a poetic collection of anecdotes and stories derived from the quran. Rumi began the masnavi when he was between the ages of 5457 and continued composing its verses until he died in 1273 with the last story remaining incomplete. In a word, they have revealed a synoptic vision of the work.
The most influential sufi poem ever written, the six books of the masnav. English translation of the masnavi book two the ending of the self 1. Rumi a new translation download ebook pdf, epub, tuebl, mobi. In particular it focuses on the struggle against the self. These books share the principal themes of reason and knowledge. Masnavi i manavi masnavi the masnavi, jalaluddin rumi the masnavi, or masnavi i manavi, also written mesnevi, mathnawi, or mathnavi, is an extensive poem written in persian by jalal aldin muhammad balkhi also known as rumi, the celebrated persian sufi poet.
In book two of the masnavi, the second of six volumes, we travel with rumi toward an understanding of the deeper truth and reality, beyond the limits of the self. In book two, we travel with rumi toward an understanding of the deeper truth and reality, beyond the limits of the self. Pdf the masnavi book two download full pdf book download. The masnavi, or masnavii manavi, jalaluddin rumi the masnavi, or masnavii manavi, also written mesnevi, mathnawi, or mathnavi, is an extensive poem written in persian by jalal aldin muhammad balkhi also known as rumi, the celebrated persian sufi poet. Book two, translated by jawid mojaddedi, oxford worlds classics series, oxford university press, 2007. The book ends with the beginning of a story which is finished in the fourth book. It is one of the best known and most influential works of sufism. The masnavi, book two by jalal aldin rumi, 9780199549917, available at book depository with free delivery worldwide. It interweaves stories and homilies in order to instruct followers of rumi, the great thirteenthcentury muslim mystic. When that light of god, husamuddin 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. No one book has been more crucial to my understanding of the masnavi than seyed ghahreman safavi and simon weightmans rumis mystical design. The masnavi, or masnaviyemanavi, also written mathnawi, or mathnavi, is an extensive poem written in persian by jalal aldin muhammad balkhi also known as rumi. Masnavi is a compendium of sufi stories, ethical and mystical teachings.
The masnavi, book two jalal aldin rumi book instock buy. The composition of this masnavi has been delayed for a season. Masnavi rumi, the great book of mawlana jalaluddin rumi, includes original persian with urdu translation by qazi sajjad hussain digitized by. Masnavi book 4 download ebook pdf, epub, tuebl, mobi. Physical beauty too has no importance, for a rosy face is made pale by the scratch of a single thorn.
Indeed, his popularity continues even after more than seven centuries. Jalaloddin rumis masnaviye manavi, or spiritual couplets, composed in the th century, is a monumental work of poetry in the sufi tradition of islamic mysticism. Book two of rumis masnavi is concerned with the challenges facing the seeker of sufi enlightenment. Rumi is the greatest mystic poet to have written in persian, and the masnavi is his masterpiece.
They are principally concerned with the nafs, the lower carnal self, and its selfdeception and evil tendencies. Lois roth prize for excellence in translation of persian literature translator and editor rumi, the masnavi. The spiritual couplets of maulana jalaluddln muhammad rumi. The masnavi, book three ebook written by jalal aldin rumi. This is the first unabridged verse translation of book one of the masnavi for more than a hundred years. This masnavi, which is the polisher of spirits, its recommencement occurred on the day of opening. The lute of the poesy of the masnavi sounded again. Book two is concerned with the challenges facing the seeker of sufi enlightenment. The commencement date of this precious work was the.
The masnavi jalal aldin rumi oxford university press. Alan williamss authoritative new translation is rendered in highly readable blank verse and includes the original persian text for reference. Jalaloddin rumis masnaviye manavi, or spiritual couplets, composed in the th century, is a monumental work of poetry in the sufi tradition of islamic. The masnavi is one of the most influential works of sufism, commonly called the quran in persian. J a mojaddedi the most influential sufi poem ever written, the six books of the masnavi are often called the quran in persian. Rumis masnavi is widely recognized as the greatest sufi poem ever written, and has been called the koran in persian. How, in the time of omar, may god be pleased with him, the moon appeared to someones imagination 12. Notes on rumis masnavi book one february 9, 20 jeanmichel 1 comment simple, sometimes humoristic stories that eventually reveal something very profound about the human condition and the way things ought to be, at least from a sufi perspective, are the defining characteristics of rumis masnavi, book one. In book one of the masnavi, the first of six volumes, rumi opens the path towards higher spiritual understanding. The six books of the masnavi can be divided into three groups of two because each pair is linked by a common theme.
The masnavi, book one by jalal aldin rumi books on. Masnavi, book two, rumi, j mojaddedi, oxford worlds. The commencement date of this precious work was the year six hundred and sixtytwo of the flight. The masnavi book two oxford worlds classics a new translation by jawid mojaddedi paperback 264 pages isbn. The masnavi, book three by jalal aldin rumi books on. The masnavi, book one, jalal aldin rumi, translated by jawid mojaddedi by thomas parker rumi is undoubtedly one of the most wellknown and universallyloved poets of all time and welldeservedly so. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. Following the scent of rumis sufism in a postreligious age.