The Illuminated Rumi by Jalal Al-Din Rumi
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Book Reviews of The Illuminated Rumi
Book Review: A doorway to erternity flickered open.And Rumi........
Summary: 5 Stars
From beginning to end a true masterpiece. Always acurate and ever so gentle,pushing the boundaries of language and spirit. To slowly and gracfully unravell this oral poetry is the hardest of tasks. The translations in this book evolve with the silent tongue of the reader,eloquent,reading the reader. Rumi,shams,mean spirited roadhouses and the faint shimmer of a 13th century mystic pointing towards your spirit.Classic and captivating pictures interweave with prose effortlessly true. Review: a beautiful giftSummary: 5 Stars I bought this book for my son for Christmas based on reviews of best books of 2009 in which one reviewer recommended it and said she used it as a sort of daily meditation. Reviews on Amazon are mixed, but since I have no access to the original language and i am not a specialist in the field, I decided to buy it anyway. Perhaps the translation falls short of the original, as is so often the case, but the book is exquisitely illustrated and the poems/commentaries speak to the heart and the spirit.
Book Review: Speaks to the Depth of the Soul
Summary: 5 Stars
I have been a lover of Rumi's poetry for some time. This combination of Coleman Barks' inspired translations and the enlightened illustrations are like walking through the infinite reaches of time and soul space. If I have a deep concern or question, I can pick it up and open it randomly as an oracle...For me it's wisdom transcends all boundaries. A beautiful gift for someone who can dance in the depths of spirit...or just for your Self.Book Review: Beautiful Book
Summary: 5 Stars
This is a truly beautiful book - the artwork laid out with the poems is masterful. Its far more than just a book of terrific poetry - which it is by the way! I don't know how these poems read in their original language and forgive me but in this case that doesn't even matter - the writings represented here are beautifully written. I'm so glad I bought it. Its a real joy to read and contemplate.Book Review: Sacred art for our time meets Greatest poet of all time
Summary: 5 Stars
This is an incredible journey into the most humanly rendered exploration of what it means to be surrendered/searching/dancing with the great mystery. Rumi is--what?-- a fully enlightened mystical poet who somehow speaks through Coleman Barks right to our ragged twentieth century hearts; The wonderful art takes it into a realm beyond words. Are there prints available of his work? Should be.