The Forbidden Rumi: The Suppressed Poems of Rumi on Love, Heresy, and Intoxication by Ergin, Nevit O; , Ergin, Nevit O; , Johnson, Will; , Johnson, Will

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The Forbidden Rumi: The Suppressed Poems of Rumi on Love, Heresy, and Intoxication

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Author: Ergin, Nevit O; , Ergin, Nevit O; , Johnson, Will; , Johnson, Will
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📚 ABOUT THE BOOK

Unveil Rumi's most audacious verses, challenging faith's very foundations.

Journey into the depths of Rumi's transformative spiritual experience following his encounter with Shams of Tabriz. This groundbreaking collection unveils the poems the Turkish government deemed too radical for publication, revealing a Rumi unbound by conventional piety. Delve into his spontaneous expressions of divine love, spiritual intoxication, and radical self-dissolution into the larger energies of God. These verses offer an unfiltered glimpse into the heart of a mystic who transcended dogma, insisting on a direct, personal union with the divine, often through ecstatic and unconventional means.

Key themes

Radical Spiritual Freedom Divine Intoxication & Love Spontaneous Poetic Revelation

Historical context

This work situates Rumi within the Sufi mystical tradition of Islam, specifically highlighting the radical ecstatic phase triggered by his spiritual awakening after meeting Shams of Tabriz.

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🏛 Inner Traditions International 📅 2006 📖 176 pages 📔 Paperback 📐 Paperback ISBN: 9781594771156

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This essential volume unveils a more audacious, less sanitized Rumi, crucial for anyone seeking the radical heart of Sufi mysticism. It masterfully translates verses that challenge religious convention, offering profound insights into divine love and spiritual freedom. While it might disquiet those seeking only gentle platitudes, it's indispensable for serious seekers and scholars eager to confront the full, unbridled power of Rumi's visionary genius.

📝 Description: The Forbidden Rumi: The Suppressed Poems of Rumi on Love, Heresy, and Intoxication

The first collection of poems translated into English from the forbidden volume of the Divan of Rumi - Presents Rumi's most heretical and free-form poems - Includes introductions and commentary that provide both 13th-century context and modern interpretation After his overwhelming and life-altering encounters with Shams of Tabriz, Rumi, the great thirteenth-century mystic, poet, and originator of the whirling dervishes, let go of many of the precepts of formal religion, insisting that only a complete personal dissolving into the larger energies of God could provide the satisfaction that the heart so desperately seeks. He began to speak spontaneously in the language of poetry, and his followers compiled his 44,000 verses into 23 volumes, collectively called the Divan. When Nevit Ergin decided to translate the Divan of Rumi into English, he enlisted the help of the Turkish government, which was happy to participate. The first 22 volumes were published without difficulty, but the government withdrew its support and refused to participate in the publication of the final volume due to its openly heretical nature. Now, in The Forbidden Rumi, Will Johnson and Nevit Ergin present for the first time in English Rumi's poems from this forbidden volume. The collection is grouped into three sections: songs to Shams and God, songs of heresy, and songs of advice and admonition. In them Rumi explains that in order to transform our consciousness, we must let go of ingrained habits and embrace new ones. In short, we must become heretics.

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This anthology boldly presents Rumi's suppressed verses, offering a compelling look at his post-encounter transformation. While it successfully captures the intensity of spiritual intoxication and radical self-dissolution, it may not suit readers seeking traditional, dogmatic religious guidance or those uncomfortable with unconventional expressions of faith. The focus on heresy and audacity makes it essential for mystics but potentially alienating for strict adherents to established religious norms. It is a vital resource for understanding the full spectrum of Sufi experience, particularly the ecstatic and unbound aspects often censored in standard collections.

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Why this book is worth reading

Readers seeking a profound, unfiltered connection to divine love will find this collection deeply rewarding. It appeals to those weary of rigid religious structures who crave the raw, spontaneous expression of spiritual intoxication and self-dissolution. By presenting verses deemed too radical by authorities, it offers an authentic glimpse into a mystic’s heart that transcends dogma. If you are drawn to ecstatic poetry that challenges conventional piety and insists on direct personal union with the divine, this book provides a vital, unbound perspective on faith and heresy.

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⭐ Esoterica editorial review Editorial rating 4.6/5

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If you yearn to explore Rumi beyond his most widely circulated verses, seeking a deeper, more challenging spiritual path, this book is for you. It's for those who embrace radical perspectives on divine love and are unafraid to question conventional religious boundaries.

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Esoterica Books editorial team

This anthology boldly presents Rumi's suppressed verses, offering a compelling look at his post-encounter transformation. While it successfully captures the intensity of spiritual intoxication and radical self-dissolution, it may not suit readers seeking traditional, dogmatic religious guidance or those uncomfortable with unconventional expressions of faith. The focus on heresy and audacity makes it essential for mystics but potentially alienating for strict adherents to established religious norms. It is a vital resource for understanding the full spectrum of Sufi experience, particularly the ecstatic and unbound aspects often censored in standard collections.

❓ Frequently asked questions

The poems in this final volume were deemed too heretical and free-form by the Turkish government at the time of their original translation, leading them to withdraw support for its publication. They challenged conventional religious interpretations.

These verses are notably more radical, raw, and explicit in their challenge to religious dogma. They delve deeper into the themes of personal spiritual intoxication, erotic divine love, and the dissolution of the ego, often employing unconventional imagery.

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🎯 Key themes and symbolism

Radical Spiritual Freedom

This volume showcases Rumi's profound liberation from traditional religious strictures. After his awakening, he prioritized direct, ecstatic experience over dogma, advocating a personal dissolving into the divine rather than formal rites. These verses articulate a spiritual path that boldly challenges societal norms, embracing a fluid and inclusive understanding of the sacred.

Divine Intoxication & Love

Experience the raw, unbridled passion of Rumi's love for the divine, often through metaphors of spiritual intoxication. These poems articulate a longing so intense it transcends ordinary consciousness, leading to ecstatic states and unity. This collection delves deeper into his profound, overwhelming personal connection, celebrating a love that defies conventional boundaries.

Spontaneous Poetic Revelation

Rumi's poetry was not merely artistic expression but a spontaneous outflow of his awakened state. These verses, compiled in his Divan, capture his immediate, unmediated spiritual insights. The "forbidden" collection emphasizes his most free-form and inspired poetic utterances, born directly from his encounters, translating ineffable mystical experiences into compelling verse.

💬 Quotes from the book

“Break your prayer beads, burn your holy books! The path to God is paved with wine, not piety.”

“My mosque is the tavern, my prayer the drunken dance. For in the swirling, I lose myself to find the Beloved.”

📜 Historical context

Emerging from 13th-century Persia, Rumi’s transformation after meeting Shams of Tabriz catalyzed his prolific poetic output. He became a central figure in Sufism, advocating a direct, ecstatic union with God. This collection offers previously suppressed insights into his most unconventional teachings, reflecting a spiritual evolution that transcended the religious orthodoxy of his era.

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Divan
Sufism
Shams of Tabriz

📔 Questions to reflect on

How might shedding societal or religious expectations deepen your personal connection to the divine or universal energy?
Reflect on a time you experienced a profound "intoxication" – not necessarily literal – that transcended your ordinary understanding or self. What did you learn?
What aspects of traditional spirituality or personal belief are you willing to question or redefine in your own quest for truth?