Rumi
1207–1273 — Persia
Era: Medieval
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The wound is the place where the light enters you.
"Let yourself be silently drawn by the strange pull of what you really love. It will not lead you astray."
Biography
Jalal adDin Muhammad Rumi was a 13thcentury Persian poet, Islamic scholar, and Sufi mystic whose transcendent poetry became the world's most beloved spiritual literature. His profound verses on divine love, spiritual transformation, and the unity of all existence have inspired millions across cultures and centuries, making him one of history's most widely read poets.
Key Facts
- His poetry has been translated into more languages than any other classical poet
- Founded the Mevlevi Order of Sufi dervishes, famous for their whirling meditation practice
- His masterwork 'Masnavi' contains over 25,000 verses and is called 'the Quran in Persian'
- Fled from Afghanistan to Turkey as a child to escape the Mongol invasions
- His spiritual transformation began after meeting the wandering dervish Shams of Tabriz
13th-century poet who became America's best-selling poet 800 years later.
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