Summary
Rumi: The Purity of Desire
100 Selected Poems
Rumi is rightly the most popular poet in the world today, thanks to the exceptional contemporary songs of Danijel Ladinski and Koleman Barks. The simplicity, sublimity and infinite inspiration of the heart in the depiction of the mystical experience of the Universe brought him to the throne of spiritual and mystical poetry of all time.
Known for his poignant depictions of the mystical verses of Hafiz and other saints of all religions, here Ladinski captures the beauty, intimacy and musicality of one of the most beloved Sufi poets and spiritual mystics. With learned insight and gentle touch, this work explores the nuances of desire – that universal emotion – in verse inspired by Rumi's love and admiration for his companion and spiritual teacher Shams-e Tabriz.
These poems thoughtfully evoke the compelling wisdom of one of the most revered Sufi artistic and mystical voices and one of the most widely read poets of today. "Purity of desire" is a basic collection for anyone who wants to feel how his soul awakens and blossoms.
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