The Self

Those who do not love the Beloved shall not be able to see Him, for one cannot know and see the sun with a lamp.


Pure of heart,
He desires nothing,
Even in despair.

He is content
In the knowledge of the Self.

With whom may I compare him?

With clear and steady insight
He knows that whatever he sees
It is by its very nature nothing.

How can he prefer one thing to another?


"Be kinder than necessary, for everyone you meet is fighting some kind
of battle."



Be fearless and pure; never waver in your determination or your dedication to the spiritual life. Give freely. Be self-controlled, sincere, truthful, loving, and full of the desire to serve. Realize the truth of the scriptures; learn to be detached and to take joy in renunciation. Do not get angry or harm any living creature, but be compassionate and gentle; show good will to all. Cultivate vigor, patience, will, purity; avoid malice and pride. Then you will achieve your divine destiny.

So true, Nikan. You, Rumi and me sure have learned the simplest behaviors and thoughts bring the greatest rewards. Were your quotes from one of Coleman Barks Rumi translations? If so, do you know which book your post was quoting from?

Nikan! Your wolf pic for avatar is beautiful. I just changed my pic from rooster to my spirit companion LittleBear (which I used to use--everyone here adores LittleBear). Like your wolf shows in its eyes, he/she is a real powerful ancient, a teacher of highest level universal ideas and other realities...just wanted to share him with you today....Be well, later.....

I have a collection saved of many different cultures quotes but i believe this is not rumi.
I get Rumi's from all over but i do have the book titled "The Essential Rumi" by Coleman Barks and John Moyne :flwrflsh: