Rumi, the poet, started his adult life as a Moslem scholar. He became well known as an authority on Shariyat, the law of Islam, which he wrote of in his manuscripts.All of that came to an abrupt end when he met his master, Shams-e-Tabriz. In Shams he recognized something that was beyond religion. It was so profound that it changed his entire life. In fact, it was so profound, that he was transformed into one of the world’s most immortal poets and mystics. When Shams told Rumi to throw his manuscripts into a fountain, he did so. Such was the power of Shams in Rumi’s heart.What did Rumi hear from Shams-e-Tabriz that caused him to adopt Shams as his master? One account said that Shams went looking for Rumi in Konya, Turkey, at the request of Sham’s master. When he spotted Rumi, Rumi was passing by in a procession of great pomp and splendor. Shams stopped the procession to ask Rumi what is the purpose of one’s doing penances and similar practices. Rumi replied, “It is to obey the command of the Shariyat [law]“.Shams replied, “That of course, everybody knows.”Rumi then asked, “What can be of greater significance that this?”Shams replied, “The purpose of knowledge is to take you to the Abode of God.” So saying, he recited the following couplet of Hakim Sanai:Ignorance is better thanthe kind of knowledgewhich does not rid youof egotism and I-ness.I got this from the following website: http://holistic-personal-development.com/2007/04/26/rumi/
The answer is so obvious. Your friend neither sees herself like that nor dares to go around the topic. So, the master is in front of me preparing himself to answer me.
Dear Nafis,I know that the Rumi and Shams met when they both were ready --Shams to share; Rumi to seek; and both, to develop into a spiritual oneness. We should help one another along in this journey we know as Life.For what is the way if it doesn't lead us to the Church .....
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Your words are very healing and hopeful. Thank you for coming here.
Cheers,