Description:
Quatrains from Rumi's divine table for nourishing the heart & soul of humanity.
Brief description: Rumi (1207-1273). His full name is Mevlânâ Celâleddîn Muhammed Rumi [Turkish], or Master Jalal of Rum. The Islamic world knows him as Mowlānā [Our Master]. The West knows him as Rumi. His poetry is beautiful and inspired, reaching the pinnacle of the rich Persian poetic tradition. But, to call him a great poet is an unfortunate understatement, Of far more import, perhaps no other human has ever lived who, through his own words, has given us such a clear view into the journey of a mystic on the road to Absence, to the Divinity, to Nothingness. Rumi was born in present-day Afghanistan in 1207 and lived most of his life in Konya, Turkey, where he died in1273. He was a Muslim scholar, well-respected in his community by those from all walks of life, including imams, priests and rabbis, beggars and Seljuk royalty. Now, 800 years later, mankind is still being blessed with the vastness of his wisdom.
Review Quotes:
"MILLICENT ALEXANDER has cooked up a magnificent feast for lovers of Rumi! With her interpretations of Nevit Ergin's original translations and her commentary on the poems, you're in for a sumptuous meal. Eat until you're overfull. And then eat some more!" -Will Johnson, author of The Spiritual Practices of Rumi and Rumi's Four Essential Practices; co-author with Nevit Ergin of Rubais of Rumi and The Forbidden Rumi.
"THIS VOLUME [1] is the first of four compiling Rumi's complete quatrains (or rubais) in English for the first time as translated by Nevit O. Ergin (1928-2015), the original translator of Rumi's complete Divan-i Kebir in 22 volumes.
Ergin's Rubáiyát, compiled and edited by Millicent Alexander with Shahzad Mazhar, is invitingly direct in its language, making it edifying for browsers and completionists alike.... Ergin's verses ... pulse with Rumi's passion and genius.
Great for fans of The Forbidden Rumi, Rumi's Divan-i Kebir." -Booklife.
"THE RUBAIYAT OF RUMI, The Ergin Translations in four volumes is the work which completes the life legacy of Nevit Ergin.
Translating Rumi's poetry is no small feat, and Ergin manages to capture the essence in clear, direct language.
Although many have translated into English Rumi's Mesnevî, Ergin is the first to translate into English the over 44,000 poetic verses in his Dîvân'i Kebîr. These final 1,867 verses are accompanied by a concordance for those who interested in comparing Ergin's translations with the translations of other well-known Rumi translators, including Forûzânfar, the renowned Persian Rumi expert and scholar.
Many thanks to my friend for his life's work and to Millicent Alexander for bringing such a valuable gift to the world. A perfect addition to everyone's library." -Professor Mahmoud Ghanadan.
"EVEN BEFORE OPENING VOLUIME 1 of The Rubaiyat of Rumi, as it rested in my hands, I sensed an unusual heft to this book.
Ergin's translations of Rumi's quatrains have a sweetness that cuts to one's core. Love is not what we Westerners have been led to believe. Ergin's Rumi shows us the fruitlessness of seeking comfort and inspiration while yet clinging to our earthly Selves.
If you seek poetry that pulls no punches, invest in these four volumes, companions for a lifetime." - Mary Bond, author of Your Body Mandala.