The autobiography of shemsi tabrizi william chittick isbn. Shams here one of the accounts of their first encounter. Rumi was one of the most prolific poets in the persian language. Online shopping from a great selection at books store. Shamsitabrizi or shams aldin mohammad 11851248 was a persianmuslim, who is credited as the spiritual instructor of mewlana jalal addin muhammad balkhi, also known as rumi and is referenced with great reverence in rumis poetic collection, in particular diwani shamsi tabrizi the works of shams of tabriz. He was the spiritual teacher and advisor of rumi, and indeed its often said that rumi was a professor who shams transformed into a mystic, a lover, and a poet. It is believed that shams came for one disciple, one student, to whom he directed his energy and his teachings. One can read in the book many poems of heresy and unity of religions.
Over the past seven centuries, his influence has transcended international borders and ethnic divisions, and his poems have been widely translated into many of the worlds languages and. The title of rumis masterwork masnavii manavi means rhyming couplets of profound spiritual meaning. She was born in 1971 and is the author of six novels, including the forty rules of love, the bastard of istanbul, the gaze, the saint of incipient insanities and the flea palace, and one work of nonfiction. Annemarie schimmel the astounding autobiography of the man who transformed rumi from a learned religious teacher into the worlds greatest poet of mystical love.
The book that he published, called maqalati shamsi tabrizi, the. Some excerpts from the maqalat provide insight into the thoughts. Oct, 2016 20 quotes from rumis spiritual instructor, shams tabrizi rumi 12071273 was a thcentury persian poet, islamic scholar, theologian, and sufi mystic. We are pleased to present passages from the recorded discourses of shamse tabrizi in the context of a dynamic relationship between teacher and student. Beitrage zur interpretation eines modemen turkischen authors, klaus schwarz verlag 1983 sipehsalar, faridun b. Its hard to overstate the importance of this beautiful book to anyone who has been touched by the sufi path, and especially rumi. The authobiography of shamsi trabrizi is a translation of those manuscripts which allows to get to know shams a little better. Posted in bookstagged farhan shah, poetry, rumi, shahid akhtar qalandar. Overall, it bears a mystical interpretation of islam and contains spiritual advice. The autobiography of shamsi tabrizi by tabrizi, shamsi, chittick, william isbn. Shams aldin mohammad bin ali bin malike dad or shams aldin tabrizi meaning the sun of faith from tabriz was a persian sufi saint who is best known for his intense spiritual relationship with mawlana jalaluddin rumi. Selections from the conversations maqalat of shams of tabriz. Selected poems from divan shams tabrizi is a guide written to help set us free from our ignorance and the prison of our minds which keeps us occupied in misery, fear, and guilt rumi. Thriftbooks sells millions of used books at the lowest everyday prices.
The autobiography of shams i tabrizi books dervish designs. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. If one day i am given a moment in solitude with you. Rumi s first meeting with shams i tabrizi that turned him literally upside down,because of the mystical shock he experienced in his first encounter with a man gifted with extraordinary esoteric powers on the path of salook a measure of nearness to god the goal of all mysticsachieved. Hope this helps to resolve popular misconceptions about the relationship between hazrate mevlana and hz. Rumi hastily rescued the books and to his surprise they were all dry.
Shams tabrezi was one of the greatest sufi lived in persia modern day iran. The maqalate shamse tabrizi discourse of shamsi tabrizi is a persian prose book written by shams. The rules of shams are nicely nectared with the essence of ishq love, a decoction for the purgation of nafs and a torch for the elevation of soul. If thou art loves lover 1 and seekest love, take a keen poniard and cut the throat of bashfulness 2. Shamsitabrizi or shams aldin mohammad died in 1248 was a persian muslim, who is credited as the spiritual instructor of mawlana jalal addin muhammad balkhi, also known as rumi. The astounding autobiography of the man who transformed rumi from a. We are pleased to present passages from the recorded discourses of shams e tabrizi in the context of a dynamic relationship between teacher and student. The divan e shams tabrizi and mathnawi of jalaldin. The forbidden rumi or last part of the divan shams tabrizi the forbidden rumi written by will johnson and nevit ergin is a translation of the 23th and last part of the divan of jalal ud din rumi. There are many legends describing their meeting in konya. Interest in his life and times has increased dramatically.
Click and collect from your local waterstones or get free uk delivery on orders over. Rumi s sun collects many lessons and discourses from shams of tabriz, the sufi mystic and spiritual master who was the catalyst for rumi s awakening. The book that he published, called maqalati shamsi tabrizi, the discourses of shamsi tabrizi, provides us with an extraordinary picture of an aweinspiring personality. At first tabrezi was unorthodox in the eyes of moulana rumi r. Shams maghalat shams tabrizi maqalat by shams tabriz.
Shams of tabriz was a persian sufi and roaming dervish who lived at the end of the twelfth early thirteenth century. Shams threw all the books in a pool of water, or a fire caught all the books immediately, to which mevlana surprisingly asked, what is this, and this time shams replied. Sep 23, 2010 the title of rumis masterwork masnavii manavi means rhyming couplets of profound spiritual meaning. As the pot is hold by its emptiness inside, human is hold by the awareness of his. This book was gathered from the words of the beloved mevlana shamsuddin tabrizi, the sultan of those who have attained. Rumi was a major celebrity, above the emirsultan, highly cultured, extremely well connected and one of the most creative geniuses of all time. Jul 06, 20 when everyone is trying to be something, be nothing.
It is often said that rumi had attained the level of a perfect master and as such, he often dwelled in the spiritual realms that were rarely visited by others of this world. Me and rumi by shamsi tabrizi, 9781887752527, available at book depository with free delivery worldwide. Rumi cared for shams, not just because he helped rumi attain selfrealization and ascension, but also by immortalizing shams he perpetuated shams transformative energy for all seekers in the world. Sep 09, 2012 here a link to wikipedia where you can read more about shams tabrizi, rumis teacher, whom he referred to with great reverence in his poetry, in particular in diwani shamsi tabrizi the works of shams of tabriz. Synopsis shamsi tabrizi turned rumi into a devotee of music, dance and poetry. The forty rules of love elif shafak is one of turkeys most acclaimed and outspoken novelists. Chittick has translated about twothirds of the discourses into english and arranged them in a manner that clarifies their meaning and context. Full text of selected poems from the divane shamse tabrizi see other formats. When everyone is trying to be something, be nothing. Shams tabrez ra was the spiritual teacher of jalaluddin rumi ra. We personally assess every books quality and offer rare, outofprint treasures. Divane shams is a masterpiece of wisdom and eloquence.
He is credited for wholly transforming mawlana rumis life and thought after arriving in konya in 6421244. Me and rumi the autobiography of shams i tabrizi translated by william c. His father, a scholar, was invited by the seljuk sultan of rum to settle in iconium now konya, turkey. The maqalat seems to have been written during the later years of shams, as he speaks of himself as an old man. Rumi at the age of thirtyseven meets shams tabrizi the sun of tabriz a weird figure wrapped in coarse black felt, who flits across the stage for a moment and disappears tragically enough.
Shams of tabrizs 40 rules of love the vision weekly. Discover book depositorys huge selection of shams i tabrizi books online. He is credited for wholly transforming mawlana rumi s life and thought after arriving in konya in 6421244. Shamsitabrizi or shams aldin mohammad 11851248 was a iranian muslim, who is credited as the sp. Know that reputation is a great hindrance in the path 3 this saying 4 is disinterested. Download masnavi rumi, saadi, hafiz, khayam, attar in pdf format presents masterpieces of literature by sufis and saints which can be downloaded in ebook format pdf. Selected poems from divan shams tabrizi is a guide written to help set us free from our ignorance and the prison of our minds which keeps us occupied in misery, fear, and guilt. Rumi supposed to meet tabrezi when he was wandering in the street. Rumis first meeting with shamsi tabrizi that turned him literally upside down,because of the mystical shock he experienced in his first encounter with a man gifted with extraordinary esoteric powers on the path of salook a measure of nearness to god the goal of all mysticsachieved. These short discourses are not easy reading, but by reading and reflecting on each passage, we can acquire seeds for our meditations. Rumis teachings also express the tenets summarized in the quranic verse which shamse tabrizi cited as the essence of prophetic guidance. The masnavi is a poetic collection of rambling anecdotes and stories derived from the quran, hadith sources, and everyday tales.
There are thousands of books written on this genre. See more ideas about shams tabrizi, sufi and shams tabrizi quotes. Here a link to wikipedia where you can read more about shams tabrizi, rumis teacher, whom he referred to with great reverence in his poetry, in particular in diwani shamsi tabrizi the works of shams of tabriz. His apprenticeship as a sufi mystic was guided by the mysterious shams addin tabrizi d. Rumi s son wrote, after meeting shams, my father danced all day and sang all night. A seminal collection of poetry from the medieval sufi mysticthe most popular poet in americaand his soul friend, shams tabriz, which illuminate the evocative and deeply spiritual dimensions of friendship and love, compiled by the foremost rumi translator and author of the essential rumi, coleman barks. We personally assess every book s quality and offer rare, outofprint treasures. Nov 04, 2011 shams tabrez ra was the spiritual teacher of jalaluddin rumi ra. List of books and articles about jalal addin rumi online. Rumi himself referred to the masnavi as the roots of the roots of the roots of the islamic religion. Mausoleum of shah shams tabriz, multan mausoleum of shah shams tabriz. The 40 rules of love, by shams tabrizi thehumandivinedotorg. We use cookies to give you the best possible experience. Full text of selected poems from the divane shamse tabrizi.
Maqalat, manuscript iii the fatih library, istanbul, n. I begin in the name of god, the infinitely compassionate and merciful, and i ask his help. Practically every biography highlights his encounter with shamsi tabrizi, the wandering. Know that there is no god but he, and ask forgiveness for your sin q. Explore books by shamsi tabrizi with our selection at. O shamse tabrizi, you compassionately blend and renew east and west through and through and so we say, may it be so from submission to satans will your prophetic soul emerged through this mill satan himself, gods will fulfill and so we say, may it be so when the moon was shining its light both worlds were garden of delight. Shamsitabrizi or shams aldin mohammad 11851248 was a persian muslim, who is credited as the spiritual instructor of mewlana jalal addin muhammad balkhi, also known as rumi and is referenced with great reverence in rumis poetic collection, in particular diwani shamsi tabrizi the works of shams of tabriz.
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