Saved from the Sword of Death (7/19/2026)

Saved from the Sword of Death (7/19/2026)

Sounds are coming from the sky every moment, but no one hears them

except the Ones who are in a state of ecstasy.

 

O one who bends his head down like a donkey,

drink less of this water, eat less of this grass.

For one moment, lift your head up. Maybe you will see a sign or bit of proof. Continue reading “Saved from the Sword of Death (7/19/2026)”

That Place You Know So Well (7/5/2026)

That Place You Know So Well (7/5/2026(

O One who rides the horse of eternity and is leaving this temporary monastery,

You know Your way.

You’re going to that place You know so well. Continue reading “That Place You Know So Well (7/5/2026)”

Maybe You Will Get to Know Us (6/21/2026)

Maybe You Will Get to Know Us (6/21/2026)

O friend, if you do good to others, you will better yourself a hundred times over.

Even if you turn your face the other way,

maybe you will get to know Us. Continue reading “Maybe You Will Get to Know Us (6/21/2026)”

Hidden (6/7/2026)

Hidden (6/7/2026)

O One who gives ecstasy to the soul without a wine cup,

an ecstasy even better than eternal drunkenness!

Come, if only for one moment.

Give us our blessing,

that moment which is clean of everything, including cleanness.

How long must we wait for that unique moment? Continue reading “Hidden (6/7/2026)”

O Soul, Become Drunk Here (5/10/2026)

O Soul, Become Drunk Here (5/10/2026)

It’s impossible to have such a Moon in this world.

Concede it, O heart, concede.

You’re threatening me with a fight? Let’s fight! Continue reading “O Soul, Become Drunk Here (5/10/2026)”

Together as One (5/3/2026)

Together as One (5/3/2026)

In Essence, Your soul and mine are the same.

My soul and Yours are together as one.

Just for the sake of public understanding do I say,

“My soul, Your soul.”

In fact, there is no “you” or “I” between us.

The Rubaiyat of Rumi, The Ergin Translations, Volume 4, rubai 1447, page 37.