The Book of Rumi
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Keith Szarabajka
About this listen
Philip Pullman, author of the His Dark Materials trilogy, has remarked that "[A]fter nourishment, shelter, and companionship, stories are the thing we need most in the world." This new collection of Rumi stories fills that need.
This fresh prose translation of 105 short teaching stories by Rumi, which form the core of the six-volume Masnavi, explores the hidden spiritual aspects of everyday experience. Rumi transforms the seemingly mundane events of daily life into profound Sufi teaching moments. These prose gems open the mystical portal to the world of the ancient mystic.
These stories include well-known and popular tales such as "Angel of Death", "The Sufi and His Cheating Wife", "Moses and the Shepherd", "Chickpeas", and "The Greek and Chinese Painters" as well as the less commonly quoted parables: "The Basket Weaver", "The Mud Eater", and "A Sackful of Pebbles".
Rumi's voice alternates between playful and authoritative, whether he is telling stories of ordinary lives or inviting the discerning listener to higher levels of introspection and attainment of transcendent values. Mafi's translations delicately reflect the nuances of Rumi's poetry while retaining the positive tone of all of Rumi's writings, as well as the sense of suspense and drama that mark the essence of the Masnavi.
©2018 Maryam Mafi (P)2018 Blackstone Audio, Inc.Listeners also enjoyed...
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- Brent
- 11-10-21
Wondrous tales. Enthralling, masterful narration.
A collection of outstanding, thought provoking stories made even better by an extraordinary narrator. Highly recommended.
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- Alexandru Girescu
- 17-09-21
Both delightful and wise! A great listen!
I really enjoyed the book. You can learn a lot from a story just a couple of minutes long!
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- Amazon Customer
- 02-07-23
Beautiful
The dudes accent is a bit grating but his delivery is generally good. If you accept the content has inner meaning which is personal to you then it is simply beautiful
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- Amazon Customer
- 07-01-24
Funny,clever with great insights.
Loved the performance. Burst out loud laughing at chapter 103. Rumi the author and the actor combined made this work a wonderful experience. a majical read.
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- EveG
- 24-09-21
Couldn’t finish
Gutted I couldn’t get past the second chapter. The narrators voice bothered me. I tried to get past it for the sake of the story but I couldn’t concentrate. It sounds like he had a blocked nose and phlegm in his throat.
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