Today's Rumi: Myth or Reality?
The Wisdom of this world brings increase of supposition and doubt; the wisdom of Religion soars above the sky . {The Mathnawi Vol. II p.387 (Book II, 3201-3)} R umi's quotes are widely shared on the internet as words of wisdom particularly for those who battle with depression and anxiety and for some Rumi has helped them travel their 'spiritual journeys'. There are hundreds of books and articles written on Rumi but unfortunately none speak about his religious zeal and vigor to serve religion and particularly in following the tradition of the holy Prophet of Islam (may peace and blessings be upon him). Somehow it seems there is a plot stirred by few western poets and self proclaimed spiritual gurus/masters of today who claim to follow Rumi's path of love but through their vague translations and apprehensions are trying to give Rumi's work a secular color by removing Islamic belief and conviction from Rumi's heart. This particular notion has ...