The Masnavi Book Iv : * "The Masnavi", by Rumi, tr. by E.H. Whinfield, [1898], THE SPIRITUAL COUPLETS OF MAULANA JALALU-'D-DlN MUHAMMAD RUMI Book IV. STORY I. The Lover and his Mistress. THE fourth book begins with an address to Husamu-'d-Din, and this is followed by the story of the lover and his mistress, already...
The Masnavi Book I : * "The Masnavi", by Rumi, tr. by E.H. Whinfield, [1898], THE SPIRITUAL COUPLETS OF MAULANA JALALU-'D-DlN MUHAMMAD RUMI Book I. PROLOGUE. HEARKEN to the reed-flute, how it complains, Lamenting its banishment from its home: "Ever since they tore me from my osier bed, My plaintive notes have moved...
The Masnavi Book V : * "The Masnavi", by Rumi, tr. by E.H. Whinfield, [1898], THE SPIRITUAL COUPLETS OF MAULANA JALALU-'D-DlN MUHAMMAD RUMI Book V. STORY I. The Prophet and his Infidel Guest. AFTER the usual address to Husamu-'d-Din follows a comment on the precept addressed to Abraham, "Take four birds and draw them...
The Masnavi Book Vi : * "The Masnavi", by Rumi, tr. by E.H. Whinfield, [1898], THE SPIRITUAL COUPLETS OF MAULANA JALALU-'D-DlN MUHAMMAD RUMI Book VI. PROLOGUE. O LIFE of the heart, Husamu-'d-Din, My zeal burnt within me to write this sixth part! The Masnavi became a standard through thy influence, Thy sword (Husam) h...
The Masnavi Book Iii : * "The Masnavi", by Rumi, tr. by E.H. Whinfield, [1898], THE SPIRITUAL COUPLETS OF MAULANA JALALU-'D-DlN MUHAMMAD RUMI Book III. STORY I. The Travelers who ate the Young Elephant. A PARTY of travelers lost their way in a wilderness, and were well nigh famished with hunger. While they were...
The Masnavi Book Ii : * "The Masnavi", by Rumi, tr. by E.H. Whinfield, [1898], THE SPIRITUAL COUPLETS OF MAULANA JALALU-'D-DlN MUHAMMAD RUMI Book II. PROLOGUE. THE Composition of this Masnavi has been delayed for a season; 1 Time is needed for blood to become milk. Till thy fortune comes forth as a new-born babe, Blood...
