Peace, one and all…
‘Surely there is a window from heart to heart:
they are not separate and far from each other.
Though two earthenware lamps are not joined,
their light mingles.
No lover seeks union without the Beloved’s seeking;
but the love of lovers makes the body thin as a bowstring,
while the love of loved ones makes them shapely and pleasing.
When the lightning of love for the Beloved
has shot into the heart, know that there is love in that heart.
When love for God has been doubled in your heart,
there is no doubt that God has love for you’
(Mevlana Jalaluddin Rumi, Mathnawi III.4391-96, trans. Shaykh Kabir Helminski)
Ma’as salama,
Abdur Rahman
April 6, 2008 at 11:52 pm
His words are always so profound. Wonderful choice.
I also like your new image for the header.
April 7, 2008 at 3:30 pm
Salaams Raatkiranii (KFS)
They are indeed! Thank you, I like the new image too!
Ya Hazret-i-Mevlana Hakk Dost!
April 7, 2008 at 10:46 pm
Assalamualaikum Br Abdur Rahman
“Though two earthenware lamps are not joined,
their light mingles.”
- Powerful indeed. Thank for posting it.
Katib
April 8, 2008 at 4:29 am
I feel His love for me in these words… Thank You for sharing them here…
April 8, 2008 at 7:30 am
I love Rumi but didn’t know that one…lovely…God and love is all one needs, though neglected at times
April 8, 2008 at 11:12 am
Salaams Katib
They are powerful words! O Mevlana! May God sanctify your secret.
Abdur Rahman
April 8, 2008 at 11:12 am
Peace Enreal,
Then I have done something worthwhile. God bless you always
Abdur Rahman
April 8, 2008 at 11:37 am
Salaams Amina,
The Mathnawi is a veritable ocean of gems!
O God! Bless Mevlana’s soul.
Abdur Rahman