The Illuminated Rumi by Jalal Al-Din Rumi
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Book Reviews of The Illuminated Rumi
Book Review: One of my top 10
Summary: 5 Stars
Green and Barks have created a wonderful book to interest anyone who is spiritually minded. Not sure if Rumi was translated perfectly or even in accordance with Sufism--there probably was a lot lost in translation as is always the case. However, the poems appeal to one who is interested in universal truth and the book moves you to think about the Infinite--and that may be the ultimate purpose of any spiritual work. This book adds beauty in artistry (right brain) and then asks the deep and pointed questions that get you thinking (left brain).
I've given away over 15 copies and everyone has enjoyed this book.
The Illuminated Rumi is in my all time TOP 10 favorites and I take it off the shelf often...and I must have over 20 books on Sufism that never even get opened.
Book Review: Rumi pictured
Summary: 5 Stars
This book sends one in to a bright journey of the mysteries of the soul,
we so much strive to approach with our mind and hearts.
The subtlest portion of the ectoplasm touch that mystery,
when creativity comes from feeling the door to the spirit
is flung open, as we all have the potentially to discover.
Rumi is rendered beautifully in words and a touch of gold
in these inspired images give us a rounded glimpse.
Thanks for this work, which takes me down so many trails
where in a single sentence I find infinite rhymes.
Book Review: COLEMAN BARKS IS A MODERN RUMI W/SENSE OF SACRED/LOGOS
Summary: 5 Stars
COLEMAN BARKS IS A MODERN RUMI WITH THE SAME ECSTATIC SENSE OF THE SACRED THAT RUMI WAS POSSESSED BY -- AND THE COMBINATION OF BARKS' TRANSLATED TEXT WITH MICHAEL GREEN'S VISUAL CHOICES AND ARRANGEMENTS OF IMAGES TAKES RUMI'S POETRY TO A WHOLE NEW LEVEL -- THE ISOLATION OF SINGLE WORDS AND SHORT PHRASES WITHIN THE IMAGES INVIGORATES, ENLIVENS, ILLUMINATES (PERFECT TITLE) AND "DECODES" THE SACRED "LOGOS" ASPECTS OF THE WORDS. I'VE GIVEN ABOUT 20 OF THESE AS GIFTS IN THE LAST YEAR, AND EVERY PERSON WAS TOTALLY ENTRANCED BY THE BOOK!Book Review: almost indescribable
Summary: 5 Stars
It's often said you can't gain any true 'mystic experience' or 'hidden wisdom' from 'reading a book'. Often that holds true, but things like Rumi are the exception. I'm the sort of person who hates poetry. I relished the accidental "Cruel prank" done on the "Poetry Analasyst" in the late Mr. Vonneget's "God bless you Mr. Rosewater". But, Rumi moves me to joy, to tears to love and to feelings beyond. And this book is an excellent tribute to him. Well worth getting multiple copies, for you will likely loan them to people who'll keep them forever!Book Review: Rumi/Barks/Green is revelatory, illuminating & enlightening.
Summary: 5 Stars
That Love and loving are not affected by time and space is lovingly demonstrated by the "collaboration" of Rumi, Barks and Green. Through the inspired heart-work of Coleman Barks and Michael Green, we, the readers, are gifted by the Gift Rumi received. Now we can meet and perhaps love Rumi and his, our Beloved. I am forever touched and grateful to know Rumi. His words and his living presence communicate the human condition and the spirit-essence of all, inviting us to love as we are loved by our Lover.