The Mathnawi Maˈnavi of Rumi, Book-6: The Mysteries of Attainment to the Truth and Certainty
Synopsis "The Mathnawi Maˈnavi of Rumi, Book-6: The Mysteries of Attainment to the Truth and Certainty"
One of the Greatest Persian Classic BookOne day a base fellow said to a dervish, "Thou art unknown to anyone here."He replied, "If the vulgar do not know me, I know very well who I am.گفت با درویش روزی یک خسیکه ترا اینجا نمیداند کسیگفت او گر مینداند عامیمخویش را من نیک میدانم کیمMathnawi Maˈnavi (also known as Masnavi or "Spiritual Couplets of Maulana") is one of the most influential works of both Sufism and Persian literature. The Masnavi, written by Jalal al-Din Muhammad, Rumi is a series of six books of poetry containing more than 25,000 verses. This spiritual writing teaches Sufis how to reach their goal of being in true love with God.Rumi is one of the best Persian poets and the Mathnawi is his masterpiece. Rumi used Persian and Arabic in his poetry. By the end of the 20th century, Rumi's popularity had become a global phenomenon, with his poetry achieving a wide circulation in the United States and western Europe.His poems have been translated into many different languages including Turkish, Urdu, French, Turkmen, Spanish, English, Arabic, German, Italian, Albanian, Swedish, etc.Reynold Alleyne Nicholson's translation of Mathnawi is based on the oldest known manuscripts. The prose translation, similarly, is intended to be an exact and faithful guide to the Persian.In Book, the sixth and final book would remain incomplete. It is the work of an eternal mystical on the Beloved that continues to inspire modern seekers. For the seeker, Rumi prepares an infinite touchstone of reality that never fades. We are very happy that the Mathnawi Maˈnavi of Rumi has found its way to you!Published By: Persian Learning Centerwww.persianbell.com
