@@divyanshsahu4381I would add to this and say that one should offer to hold another if he is to expect/wish for someone else to do so. If everyone wants but does not offer, nobody is satisfied. Great quote
Hi. Iranian here. Just to give you a perspective of how amazing Mowlana (known to westerners as Rumi) is, always remember that about of 80% of his linguistic cleverness is lost when translated from Persian to other languages, and his poetry still sounds out of this world. Reading it in the original Persian will make you lose your mind. If you really love his work, I definitely recommend you to learn Persian, and other contexts on Tasavof etc. You'll unlock an another world, reading his poetry in Persian. And after that, you can read many more classical poetry in Persian, like Hafiz, Sa'di, Ferdowsi, etc (the list is really long.) I hope one day, Persian language and literature will be more available as a curriculum in schools around the world.
@@libraryitemlimit2730Just know that the literature is so advanced that the native speakers themselves don't understand most of it without proper interpretation. It's like a whole other language
It still amazes me how almost everything attributed to "islamic' advancement in science, technology, literature and arts is actually persian in origin.
Yeah, you are overreeacting, the same thing can be said abou absolutely every other writer, why would you learn a language just for a writer when for sure there is a same worth writer who wrote in your language
Reminds of a quote: "Science, medicine, engineering these are all noble pursuits and necessary to sustain life. But music, poetry, love these are what we stay alive for." (Dead Poets Society)
@@bananaiceream Because it is not a quote by Mauwlana, it is by Hermann Hesse. I don't know why someone would write something by Hermann Hesse under a video that is about Mauwlana. People....
We studied that one of the fundamentals of philosphy is, regarding contradictions, a statement and its denial cannot both be true at the same time, and then when you study Mollana you understand that, to quote Tagore, the contradiction of existence merge themselves and are lost in love; Only in love are unity and duality not at variance. Love must be one and two at the same time.... and so in the context of love....this is true and in the context of this world no two contradictory statements can be true at once... that field Mollana is talking about is the united field of love!
As an Iranian, I'm happy with how you depict this beautiful story with intricacies in only 6 minutes, and to my surprise, you are a non-profit institution. The work that a lot of money, famous characters, and cinematic equipment couldn't do the near. Thanks for your determination to spread knowledge and love❤
I went to Konya in central Turkey and saw Rumi’s tomb. And I also saw his followers’ unique way of dancing. Thanks for the video for providing more context
"I am the servant of the Qur'an as long as I have life. I am the dust on the path of Muhammad, the Chosen one. If anyone interprets my words in any other way, I deplore that person and I deplore his words." ~Rumi
To truly love others, you first need to love yourself. This means accepting your flaws, celebrating your strengths, and treating yourself with kindness and compassion. When you love and value yourself, you can offer genuine love without needing others to fill your emotional gaps.
3:18 "seeing himself as the moon reflecting the light of shams' sun" What makes this line all the more poetic is the fact that shams in Arabic literally translates to sun
Fun fact: "Rumi" is his alias which translates to "the Roman". This is because during those times, Middle Eastern peoples referred to Anatolia as "Al Rum", meaning "Rome". And since Rumi was living in Anatolia when he got especially popular, he was referred to as such.
Likewise, the name of the state that ruled Anatolia at that time was Sultanate of Rum. Later that usage decreased and the name Turqia popularised. Modern country gets its name from here.
I can't fathom we have access to such incredible art and information, with phenomenal visuals, beautiful narration and jaw-dropping esthetics, telling the stories of a long gone poet and mystic from a far remote place for most of us. And all that, from the confort of our homes, without paying or any efforts. What a time to be alive. Thank you Ted-Ed.
the final frame of the tree. many of you dont understand the reference, but in Persian, that tree is called "beed-e Majnoon". The artist of this video is amazing for putting that reference out in the video! well done reza!
Most of the genius of poetry is lost in translation, and yet the works of Rumi, Hafez, and other Persian poets are mind-blowing in other languages. Imagine reading them in Persian… Perhaps the greatest privilege Iranians have by birth is to read the work of Iranian poets in its original Persian.
Dr. Taqi Usmani said soooo true about the love: محبت کیا ہے دل کا درد سے معمور ہو جانا متاعِ جاں کسی کو سونپ کر مجبور ہو جانا. Meaning. "What is love? It's becoming filled with the pain of the heart, It's being compelled to give someone the treasure of life." قدم ہے راہِ الفت میں تو منزل کی ہوس کیسی یہاں تو عین منزل ہے تھکن سے چور ہو جانا Meaning : On love's path, why yearn for the distant goal's embrace?Here, the journey's end lies in the solace of weary space." بسا لینا کسی کو دل میں دل ہی کا کلیجہ ہے پہاڑوں کو تو بس آتا ہے جل کر طور ہو جانا Meaning "Embracing someone in the heart is akin to securing the very essence of one's soul,Mountains may crumble to ashes, only through the fervent blaze of transformation."(When Moses(as) attempted to see the God mountain crumbled but not him.) This is the Parfait Armour LOVE not the high school crush...
At a very tumultuous time in my life due to the manipulation of specific family members, discovering Rumi helped me reframe my attachments from outward to inward! This catapulted me to a more solid positive direction! Thank you Rumi!
The meaning of love is found deep within. Because what you see is what you receive. So if you fall for the wrong person, fear not. For if the eyes are meant to see real beauty on the inside and not superficial surface that cracks when you go deeper into the altar.
It's important to note that Rumi was a devout muslim his entire life. Once his poetry got introduced to the west, they have tried to detach him (and continue to do so) from his religion. HIs original works is not in English so when it is translated, it is secularized to leave out any mention of Religion or his deep roots to his faith, a truly sinister act.
Poetry runs through my veins, Poetry opens the gates, The lines and rhymes made me go insane, After every session the poetry was never the same, Unrecognizable
"Be like the snow, wash yourself of your own self" "Keep breaking your heart until it opens" are amongst a few gems of Maulana Rumi, the great Persian mystical poet. His works have stood the test of time and shall continue to shelter us like an invincible fortress...good work Ted-ed. Your graphic and animation design team is impeccable, as always. Big fan
The point is rumi's story serves as an example of someone who found the true meaning of love through devotional experience of the One, and how he used that to spread that message and look upon others with that same love.
As a Turk living in Konya, I grew up with the teachings of Rumi, and more importantly, the ambiance that the Mevlana shrine adds to the city is very different and special. Even when I visit Rumi's grave, different feelings still arise inside me.
My great friend at work recommended to me “The 40 Rules of Love” by Elif Shafak, introducing me to Sofism and it’s literature. Little did he knew that I would love it too much and dive deeper. Bless you Yassine wherever you are.
Absolutely fantastic video. While the animation and narration were fantastic as always the centrepiece for me was how you curated and taught the legacy of Rumi. As a Persian who's grown up in the west I have always been told about Rumi and my culture but to see it explained in a way that I can others can better understand brings me immense joy. Thank you very much Ted-Ed.
Coldplay used a snippet of Rumi’s poem, the Guest House, in their song Kaleidoscope. It’s so raw and beautiful, I sit and pause whenever I listen to it. “This being human is a guest house…”
"I've read more than a hundred books Seen love mentioned many thousand times But despite all the places I've looked It's still no clearer, it's just not enough I'm still no nearer, the meaning of love"
Proud of Rumi , a big philosopher and poet. I understand his poem in deep level cause he was from my khorasan (today Afghanistan) where I was born so as him speaking same language.❤
Great video for Persian most famous Poet, I strongly recommend to people of West to read Hafez, Saadi, Khayam, and other Persian poets that have been ignored in the world today because of Iran's culture bycott
When you use the term "was" it means it was from the past in which Afghanistan was part of iran so when iranians say he was iranian just like al-kharazmi they aren't wrong because in that era there was no Afghanistan nor Iraq.
I discovered Rumi's poetry through the book "The Forty Rules of Love" by Elif Shafak. It's a beautiful book that brought me a sense of peace and reminded me of the wonderful things in this world. Highly recommend 💗
Mowlana was just one of the many Persian poets. There are many more that talked about spirituality from different angles. Each had different philosophies to follow. Hafez is another one that is very respected globally as well. Gothe (German poet) was in love with his poetry. Iranians still use his poetry for fortune telling. Saadi Carnot (The scientist who defined second law of thermodynamics) was name Saadi, because his dad loved Saadi's (Persian Poet) poetry. Current Farsi language owes a lot to Saadi as many our current proverbs are taken out of his book Golestan. Ferdowsi wrote an epic, that is basically out unregistered history, and is very well known in Russia.
Being able to read his poems is enough reason to learn farsi. It's an unexplainble, unbleivable and unique experience you would not find it anywhere in the entirety of world's literature. He was a holy genius!
I only knew of Rumi's existence because of one The Voidz's lyric: "Beyond ideas of right and wrong, there is a field. I will be meeting you there." But I didn't know there was so much behind him. Definitely going to do some research about him!
His full name was: Mawlana Jalal-e-din Mohammad Balkhi referring to his birth place "Balkh" which is located in the "Mazar Sharif" province of Afghanistan.
Love is one of the most intense feelings felt by man; another is hate. Forcing yourself to feel indiscriminate love is very unnatural. If you try to love everyone you only lessen your feelings for those who deserve your love. Repressed hatred can lead to many physical and emotional aliments. By learning to release your hatred towards those who deserve it, you cleanse yourself of these malignant emotions and need not take your pent-up hatred out on your loved ones.
"If you try to love everyone you only lessen your feelings for those who deserve your love" I really needed to hear that. Such a profound meaning in only a few words.
If your love isnt large enough to cover everyone, it isnt magnanimous and grandiose enough to be called love! Its only selfishness and restriction on the other.
@@shubhmishra3338 That's a very saintly thought but we are just humans we feel pain, we get tired and confused. Loving everyone and not being reciprocated is something not everyone can deal with (doesn't mean we have to hate them for the unreciprocated love but we can be neutral and just move on). In all, this concept of love is a highly opinionated and subjective matter. There is no right answer.
"Thank you for creating this magnificent and excellent work. In addition to the content of this work, which fills everyone with love for Persian literature, it would have been better if it clearly mentioned the Iranian origin of Rumi and Shams. Turkey was merely their place of residence and where they passed away."
Mera yaar hai rab wargha, Ishq karun ya karun Ibadat ikko gal hai. Mein Masjid kyun jawan, mera yaar Khuda hai. Loosely (and poorly:)) translated: What purpose do I have in a Mosque?/ My beloved is God to me/ For me, loving and praying are one. ❤
I've been looking for a saying by Rumi, for years. I wonder if anyone can help me. I can only convey the gist of it. I may not remember a single word. Here goes......There will come a time when all the pain and suffering of life will be understood and will amount to nothing compared to this......Thank you.
Shams and Rumi's story always have been and will forever be iconic thanks to Divan-e-Shams, not some random writer's opinion on them. the number of people who love Rumi dwarfs the number of people who have read that book.
The animation is amazing Although it irked me that the dervishes were shown dancing with both hands up in the air. In reality, the right hand points toward the sky and the left one points to the earth; reflecting a ritual of taking from god and giving to the Earth.
His poems are so beautiful and lovely while in persian, but when they translate it it's like something is missing. The original poems have some sort of unique holy happiness.
Ah love yourself first and utmost and you will be happy don’t expect love from anyone it’s high probability you’ll be disappointed, you are the only one that want your happiness and peace
You are unlikely to find love swiping left and right. Or where alcohol is sold. Your best bet is to go out into the world where you can meet people. Sober. Most of my family and friends met their spouses in college. I did.
If you can find it within (yourself, the Universe, God/Divine...) you'll never be without. And if others can share it, it will be far, far better for all involved.
It was an amazing vedio I didn't know it that Rumi was born in Afghanistan village Balkh ,how satisfying vedio it was the voice of girl who told all this story great voice ❤❤❤❤
At 2:03, the idea of reunification with God is mentioned. It's important to clarify that in Islam, the concept of merging with God is considered contrary to the core teachings of Tawhid (the oneness of God), which is why it is viewed as the Greatest Sin. Rumi, while renowned for his profound and influential poetry, was associated with Extreme Sufism, and holds views and practices considered unorthodox by all Muslim scholars. thus labeling him as kafir.
This is false. Rumi was held in great regard by many islamic scholars. His poetry is sometimes vague and some people misinterpret his views. Rumi himself was an islamic scholar who held orthodox views following the Hanafi madhab.
Your perspective is appreciated. But please do not paint your personal/regional opinion as representative of majority of the Muslims world. Jazak-Allah.
"I choose to love you in silence, for in silence i find no rejection" fav quote from Rumi❤
Omg I know right
That would be a very masochistic personality if you're not a sage or something similar
@@MeganRock-hq8yd ?
@@MeganRock-hq8yd when it’s for God ..
@@yevsky2924 there you don't need to worry about rejection in either way
"Open your hands, if you want to be held", this quote from Rumi changed my perspective on life.
How so? And how do you interpret this quote?
Wow! Thanks for the wonderful quote.
@@shabbirmufaddalone interpretation would be- A person has to be in a state of surrender and vulnerability to receive love and care.
@@divyanshsahu4381I would add to this and say that one should offer to hold another if he is to expect/wish for someone else to do so. If everyone wants but does not offer, nobody is satisfied.
Great quote
Beautiful
Hi. Iranian here.
Just to give you a perspective of how amazing Mowlana (known to westerners as Rumi) is, always remember that about of 80% of his linguistic cleverness is lost when translated from Persian to other languages, and his poetry still sounds out of this world. Reading it in the original Persian will make you lose your mind. If you really love his work, I definitely recommend you to learn Persian, and other contexts on Tasavof etc. You'll unlock an another world, reading his poetry in Persian.
And after that, you can read many more classical poetry in Persian, like Hafiz, Sa'di, Ferdowsi, etc (the list is really long.) I hope one day, Persian language and literature will be more available as a curriculum in schools around the world.
How much Persian would one have to learn to read his works? And can you understand classical poetry with knowing only modern Persian?
@@libraryitemlimit2730Just know that the literature is so advanced that the native speakers themselves don't understand most of it without proper interpretation. It's like a whole other language
@libraryitemlimit2730 i would say it's easier compare to native english speakers trying to understand Shakespeare
It still amazes me how almost everything attributed to "islamic' advancement in science, technology, literature and arts is actually persian in origin.
Yeah, you are overreeacting, the same thing can be said abou absolutely every other writer, why would you learn a language just for a writer when for sure there is a same worth writer who wrote in your language
"If I explain love, I would be ashamed;
If you feel it, you know that words fall short."
- Mesnevi
Deep! ❤
Insane! ❤
@@WAKEupZORRO IKR, THAT'S SI OBVIOUS YET WE NEVER THINK ABOUT IT
Wow
these lines from which book,whose translation?
The artwork was absolutely beautiful. Thank you Reza Riahi
why aren't your verified?
Hello Exurb1a I love your videos!!
Good to see you man
Hello British Turtle.
When is the new video coming out?
"I am Layla. The problem is you are not Majnun."
I think this reads as "I am Layla. The problem is you are not crazy"
🗿🗿
@smolblacquecat7148 his name is majnun(مجنون)
But i think the point is that you're not madly in love with me like majnun(crazy)
That is not written by rumi. It was written by an Azerbaijani poet called Nizaumi Gajnavi
@@jenkar5716 My brother in christ, Ganjavi was Persian.
There isn't a single poetry of him in Turkish.
TED-ed's animators are phenomenal!
Agreed ❤❤❤
Hei i still remember the chicken
Absolutely! I wish I could learn making animation figures one day
True
Reminds of a quote:
"Science, medicine, engineering these are all noble pursuits and necessary to sustain life.
But music, poetry, love these are what we stay alive for."
(Dead Poets Society)
"Science, medicine, engineering are poetries to the minds that marvel and find solace in it" - ILoveBabaganush123
Professor John Keating, eh?
"Oh, love isn't there to make us happy, I believe it exists to show us how much we can endure "
~ Hermann Hesse.
Respect.
It's a perspective.
@@honor9lite1337 Yes it is but it's true. One will know only if they have fallen in love.
Where did he say that? I've read a couple of his books and I don't remember that quote 😅
@@bananaiceream Because it is not a quote by Mauwlana, it is by Hermann Hesse. I don't know why someone would write something by Hermann Hesse under a video that is about Mauwlana. People....
@@happyasiangirlfrankfurt2644 i wrote it from a lovers perspective. its a video about love...
"Out beyond ideas of wrongdoing and rightdoing,
There is a field. I'll meet you there."
Can you tell me where this is from
@@BangchansGrass Translated from Persian by Coleman Barks and John Moyne, from The Essential Rumi, published by HarperCollins. Copyright © 1995 by Coleman Barks. Reprinted with the permission of Coleman Barks.
@@MutlulukVerenBilgi thanks ❤❤❤
Rockstar❤
We studied that one of the fundamentals of philosphy is, regarding contradictions, a statement and its denial cannot both be true at the same time, and then when you study Mollana you understand that, to quote Tagore, the contradiction of existence merge themselves and are lost in love; Only in love are unity and duality not at variance. Love must be one and two at the same time.... and so in the context of love....this is true and in the context of this world no two contradictory statements can be true at once... that field Mollana is talking about is the united field of love!
"The only lasting beauty is the beauty of the heart."
~Rumi
Hey are you from Pakistan
Aoa....❤Absolutely right !!!!.....❤
3:19 Important Note:
Rumi being described as the Moon which reflects the light of Shams' Sun...
Shams means Sun itself in Arabic.
but arent tey persian?
@@WassupZorro Persian has a lot of loan words from Arabic.
The names are generally Arabic
Moon Moon meets Sun Sun!
@@ZaxorVonSkyler Moon is Qamar I believe
As an Iranian, I'm happy with how you depict this beautiful story with intricacies in only 6 minutes, and to my surprise, you are a non-profit institution. The work that a lot of money, famous characters, and cinematic equipment couldn't do the near. Thanks for your determination to spread knowledge and love❤
Is it that you didnt know love until you watched this animatic video??
@@safaqksd2827it could be they were already exposed to this story but found that TedEd presented it in a way that really impressed them
I went to Konya in central Turkey and saw Rumi’s tomb. And I also saw his followers’ unique way of dancing. Thanks for the video for providing more context
Dervish*
Just come to truth man. Islam is the truth. May Allah guide you to the truth.
"I am the servant of the Qur'an as long as I have life.
I am the dust on the path of Muhammad, the Chosen one.
If anyone interprets my words in any other way,
I deplore that person and I deplore his words."
~Rumi
Beautiful.
All praise belongs to Allah.
Alhamdulillah
He probably had to defend himself like this all the time, based on what the video said and how the conservatives see and treat Sufis.
@@RedIria Rumi deplores you and deplores your words
@@kashurintellectual5623 like conservatives deplored the Sufis? You make my point.
To truly love others, you first need to love yourself. This means accepting your flaws, celebrating your strengths, and treating yourself with kindness and compassion. When you love and value yourself, you can offer genuine love without needing others to fill your emotional gaps.
Couple of sayings come to mind. "Beauty is in the eye of the beholder" and "A glass half empty or half full".
Agreed ❤
😮😮😮
Wait, those sayings are from him?😮
@@solar0windyessir
@@zhangzongchang1057 Wow, I never realised! Thought these sayings were more of a western thing.
3:18 "seeing himself as the moon reflecting the light of shams' sun" What makes this line all the more poetic is the fact that shams in Arabic literally translates to sun
Fun fact: "Rumi" is his alias which translates to "the Roman". This is because during those times, Middle Eastern peoples referred to Anatolia as "Al Rum", meaning "Rome". And since Rumi was living in Anatolia when he got especially popular, he was referred to as such.
Funny how anything related to love ultimately gets associated with the Romans.
But the funnier fact is: the one we know as "RUMI" is neither Anatolian nor Turk! He was Persian and his poems are also in Persian !
Likewise, the name of the state that ruled Anatolia at that time was Sultanate of Rum. Later that usage decreased and the name Turqia popularised. Modern country gets its name from here.
@@dovepiranha6543 that is indeed correct, however it does not make him any less important to Turkic history as well.
The state in which he has lived was also called Seljuk of Rum
I can't fathom we have access to such incredible art and information, with phenomenal visuals, beautiful narration and jaw-dropping esthetics, telling the stories of a long gone poet and mystic from a far remote place for most of us.
And all that, from the confort of our homes, without paying or any efforts.
What a time to be alive. Thank you Ted-Ed.
the final frame of the tree. many of you dont understand the reference, but in Persian, that tree is called "beed-e Majnoon".
The artist of this video is amazing for putting that reference out in the video! well done reza!
“The wound is the place where the light enters you” - this quote from Rumi changed my perspective of pain
ياله من اقتباس عميق للغاية
أحببته ❤❤❤
Most of the genius of poetry is lost in translation, and yet the works of Rumi, Hafez, and other Persian poets are mind-blowing in other languages. Imagine reading them in Persian… Perhaps the greatest privilege Iranians have by birth is to read the work of Iranian poets in its original Persian.
And Tajikistanis and Afghans. Persian ≠ Iranian.
@@Analysis_Paralysis totally agree my friend and fellow Persian :)
0:15 This coming out on my birthday while having a hard time with my love and perception of it. It's really nice.
Happy Birthday! 🥳🎂☀🌈
Happy Birthday, May love find you
Happy birthday!
Dr. Taqi Usmani said soooo true about the love:
محبت کیا ہے دل کا درد سے معمور ہو جانا
متاعِ جاں کسی کو سونپ کر مجبور ہو جانا.
Meaning. "What is love? It's becoming filled with the pain of the heart, It's being compelled to give someone the treasure of life."
قدم ہے راہِ الفت میں تو منزل کی ہوس کیسی
یہاں تو عین منزل ہے تھکن سے چور ہو جانا
Meaning : On love's path, why yearn for the distant goal's embrace?Here, the journey's end lies in the solace of weary space."
بسا لینا کسی کو دل میں دل ہی کا کلیجہ ہے
پہاڑوں کو تو بس آتا ہے جل کر طور ہو جانا
Meaning "Embracing someone in the heart is akin to securing the very essence of one's soul,Mountains may crumble to ashes, only through the fervent blaze of transformation."(When Moses(as) attempted to see the God mountain crumbled but not him.)
This is the Parfait Armour LOVE not the high school crush...
May Allah swt preserve our beloved Sheikh
@@Tubayuno bruh.. your subscription somehow matches with mine .
@@Sincere_Keve Yes! Just checked, always thought I'm an odd one, good to see you friend!
Is it Persian or Arabic?
@@Esin-sv7xh Urdu
At a very tumultuous time in my life due to the manipulation of specific family members, discovering Rumi helped me reframe my attachments from outward to inward! This catapulted me to a more solid positive direction! Thank you Rumi!
"Nobody can ever measure the power of love and the consequences of it's power." words of a wise man.
Yeag? 😮
i'm so happy to see Rumi content as he is one of the most important figures the world ever seen.
The meaning of love is found deep within. Because what you see is what you receive. So if you fall for the wrong person, fear not. For if the eyes are meant to see real beauty on the inside and not superficial surface that cracks when you go deeper into the altar.
Agreed
Wow😮
I wish everyone here all the love in the world ❤
Thank you very much. ❤
Thank you. And to you too @ThrillSeeker3524
😔
It's important to note that Rumi was a devout muslim his entire life. Once his poetry got introduced to the west, they have tried to detach him (and continue to do so) from his religion. HIs original works is not in English so when it is translated, it is secularized to leave out any mention of Religion or his deep roots to his faith, a truly sinister act.
It wouldn't be relatable if they didn't
And he wasn't from RUMA he born in. Balkh and Iran he was Persian and
this ! its already hard to grasp the meaning of things in different languages but harder when the context is taken out
@@mahdi.n9722iran and balkh that doesnt sound right bro
He was from khorasn the province of balkh which todays afghanistan
Do better bro
اون مثل شما دری صحبت نمیکرده فارسیش به ایران نزدیک تره
I think I’m so lucky that I’m a native Farsi speaker and can understand their poems easily and with all my heart ❤️
Poetry runs through my veins,
Poetry opens the gates,
The lines and rhymes made me go insane,
After every session the poetry was never the same,
Unrecognizable
Beautiful poem
Hmm..
No sh1t.
"Be like the snow, wash yourself of your own self"
"Keep breaking your heart until it opens" are amongst a few gems of Maulana Rumi, the great Persian mystical poet. His works have stood the test of time and shall continue to shelter us like an invincible fortress...good work Ted-ed. Your graphic and animation design team is impeccable, as always. Big fan
I LOVE this animation style!!!
Me too
When you expect „how to love“ but get a rumi biography …
True
The point is rumi's story serves as an example of someone who found the true meaning of love through devotional experience of the One, and how he used that to spread that message and look upon others with that same love.
As a Turk living in Konya, I grew up with the teachings of Rumi, and more importantly, the ambiance that the Mevlana shrine adds to the city is very different and special. Even when I visit Rumi's grave, different feelings still arise inside me.
Your are very lucky to live there I wish to visit one day
I read a couple of Rumi's poem multiple times, the beauty was every time I read one, I found new meaning..
It's legendary ❤
My great friend at work recommended to me “The 40 Rules of Love” by Elif Shafak, introducing me to Sofism and it’s literature. Little did he knew that I would love it too much and dive deeper.
Bless you Yassine wherever you are.
Absolutely fantastic video. While the animation and narration were fantastic as always the centrepiece for me was how you curated and taught the legacy of Rumi. As a Persian who's grown up in the west I have always been told about Rumi and my culture but to see it explained in a way that I can others can better understand brings me immense joy. Thank you very much Ted-Ed.
Coldplay used a snippet of Rumi’s poem, the Guest House, in their song Kaleidoscope. It’s so raw and beautiful, I sit and pause whenever I listen to it. “This being human is a guest house…”
I have been to Rumi's tomb in Konya last year and it was really, really, really cool. He's my absolute favorite poet and philosopher.
"I've read more than a hundred books
Seen love mentioned many thousand times
But despite all the places I've looked
It's still no clearer, it's just not enough
I'm still no nearer, the meaning of love"
Can you suggest me a book on love that you reread many times?
Please reply
@@aljahidlaskar7513 Speak and Spell, A Broken Frame and Construction Time Again are three good ones to start with
@@logiclust are all the books fiction?
Proud of Rumi , a big philosopher and poet. I understand his poem in deep level cause he was from my khorasan (today Afghanistan) where I was born so as him speaking same language.❤
Great video for Persian most famous Poet, I strongly recommend to people of West to read Hafez, Saadi, Khayam, and other Persian poets that have been ignored in the world today because of Iran's culture bycott
Thank you for teaching people about these historical figures can’t wait to see what historical figure you guys will do next much love from Iran
1:20 Thank you for not denying, like some Iranians, that Mawlana Jalaluddin Mohammad Balkhi originated from Afghanistan.
When you use the term "was" it means it was from the past in which Afghanistan was part of iran so when iranians say he was iranian just like al-kharazmi they aren't wrong because in that era there was no Afghanistan nor Iraq.
I discovered Rumi's poetry through the book "The Forty Rules of Love" by Elif Shafak. It's a beautiful book that brought me a sense of peace and reminded me of the wonderful things in this world. Highly recommend 💗
My first love started...when I was born in a mother's stomach...
It is non other than my mother and father...❤
@Based_Gigachad_001 I guess you were born in your father's stomach..!🤭
@Based_Gigachad_001 hey ,....let's be friends....!!
I had a lot of bad time....let's speak something..!
@@MohamedRasin-fo6ykWell technically that could be correct too...
@Based_Gigachad_001 Why on earth are you so hostile?!
Bruh, mammals don't born in the stomach; they are born in the womb! Stomach is usually used for digestion of foods...
“You are not a drop in the ocean. You are the entire ocean, in a drop.”
Love from Turkiye, the home of Rumi.
Mowlana was just one of the many Persian poets. There are many more that talked about spirituality from different angles. Each had different philosophies to follow.
Hafez is another one that is very respected globally as well. Gothe (German poet) was in love with his poetry. Iranians still use his poetry for fortune telling.
Saadi Carnot (The scientist who defined second law of thermodynamics) was name Saadi, because his dad loved Saadi's (Persian Poet) poetry. Current Farsi language owes a lot to Saadi as many our current proverbs are taken out of his book Golestan.
Ferdowsi wrote an epic, that is basically out unregistered history, and is very well known in Russia.
Being able to read his poems is enough reason to learn farsi. It's an unexplainble, unbleivable and unique experience you would not find it anywhere in the entirety of world's literature. He was a holy genius!
اگر عالم همه پر خار باشد
دل عاشق همه گلزار باشد
If the world is full of thorns
the heart of a lover will always be Garden
This is very very deep.
I am very lucky that I can read the poems of Rumi, Hafez, and Saadi in Persian and enjoy them
I only knew of Rumi's existence because of one The Voidz's lyric: "Beyond ideas of right and wrong, there is a field. I will be meeting you there." But I didn't know there was so much behind him. Definitely going to do some research about him!
I am mesmerized by the animation on this video, so artful and intentional.
omg this animation style is amazing
Thank you for this. Rumi is a whole world that many are blind to.
His full name was: Mawlana Jalal-e-din Mohammad Balkhi referring to his birth place "Balkh" which is located in the "Mazar Sharif" province of Afghanistan.
I am an afghan and proud of his existence ever on the our soil. We the entire Persian will remember you in our deepest of deepest.
Incredible lesson and incredible animation. I am moved. Thank you for this
Love is one of the most intense feelings felt by man; another is hate. Forcing yourself to feel indiscriminate love is very unnatural. If you try to love everyone you only lessen your feelings for those who deserve your love. Repressed hatred can lead to many physical and emotional aliments. By learning to release your hatred towards those who deserve it, you cleanse yourself of these malignant emotions and need not take your pent-up hatred out on your loved ones.
"If you try to love everyone you only lessen your feelings for those who deserve your love"
I really needed to hear that. Such a profound meaning in only a few words.
If your love isnt large enough to cover everyone, it isnt magnanimous and grandiose enough to be called love! Its only selfishness and restriction on the other.
@@shubhmishra3338 That's pure rubbish.
@@shubhmishra3338 That's a very saintly thought but we are just humans we feel pain, we get tired and confused. Loving everyone and not being reciprocated is something not everyone can deal with (doesn't mean we have to hate them for the unreciprocated love but we can be neutral and just move on). In all, this concept of love is a highly opinionated and subjective matter. There is no right answer.
@@geeky.glee. agree but I try to love everyone
Today I completed Reading Fourty Rules Of Love and here is this video. About Love.❤
Very amazing I was reading Rumi ‘s poems and the algorithm brought Rumi to my screen.
Such a beautiful piece of animation this video is.
"Thank you for creating this magnificent and excellent work. In addition to the content of this work, which fills everyone with love for Persian literature, it would have been better if it clearly mentioned the Iranian origin of Rumi and Shams. Turkey was merely their place of residence and where they passed away."
Mera yaar hai rab wargha, Ishq karun ya karun Ibadat ikko gal hai. Mein Masjid kyun jawan, mera yaar Khuda hai.
Loosely (and poorly:)) translated: What purpose do I have in a Mosque?/ My beloved is God to me/ For me, loving and praying are one.
❤
I've been looking for a saying by Rumi, for years. I wonder if anyone can help me. I can only convey the gist of it. I may not remember a single word. Here goes......There will come a time when all the pain and suffering of life will be understood and will amount to nothing compared to this......Thank you.
❤Excellent and beautiful PERSIAN poetry. You should Know Persian to understand a little bit of the sea of spirituality in Molana's Poems
The animation/ illustrations are fantastic!
There is a wonderful novel called The Forty Rules of Love written by Elis Shafak. Please read it.
Proud as a persian to see a great persian poet is being introduced to the world by this video❤😍 Amazing!
Man is behid the veil of his tongue ....Rumi
I'm amazed! What intense story telling. Beautiful ❤
"Be like you look or look like you are." -Rumi
I really do love Rumi! Thanks Ted for making such fabulous content
I am Iranian and I am proud to be a compatriot with Rumi
Great to hear
Phenomenal! Shams and Rumi's story will forever be iconic thanks to Elif Shafak's "40 Rules Of Love"
Shams and Rumi's story always have been and will forever be iconic thanks to Divan-e-Shams, not some random writer's opinion on them. the number of people who love Rumi dwarfs the number of people who have read that book.
The animation is amazing
Although it irked me that the dervishes were shown dancing with both hands up in the air. In reality, the right hand points toward the sky and the left one points to the earth; reflecting a ritual of taking from god and giving to the Earth.
They do change their hand positions from time to time though
That quote hit hard 😢
His poems are so beautiful and lovely while in persian, but when they translate it it's like something is missing.
The original poems have some sort of unique holy happiness.
How beautifully you narrated rumi's love
“Jalaluddin Muhammad Balkhi”✅
“ Jalaluddin Muhammad Rumi”❌
Love's goal is only (to experience) the attraction exerted by the Beloved.
💚
Rumi
Come out of the circle of time And into the circle of love.
The hoopoe, wisest among birds, guides the others
this is my favourite Ted-ed ever!! The visuals are insanely inspiring 🧡
Such beautiful animation 😍 also, Shams and Rumi were lovers
This is the best channel, teaching me all sorts of stuff
Everyone should definitely watch " 3 signs of true love by sandeep maheshwari " , it's in hindi but it is also dubbed in english
Thank you thank you for this
Ah love yourself first and utmost and you will be happy don’t expect love from anyone it’s high probability you’ll be disappointed, you are the only one that want your happiness and peace
I want your happiness and peace
I want you to have happiness and peace. I hope for you to love others like you love yourself
The visuals in this video are on another level 👏🏼
What Shakespeare is to theatre, Rumi is to Poetry, the GOAT. Strangely I personally like Hafiz better.
This is actually really amazing❤
Where is my love??
You are unlikely to find love swiping left and right. Or where alcohol is sold.
Your best bet is to go out into the world where you can meet people. Sober.
Most of my family and friends met their spouses in college. I did.
If you can find it within (yourself, the Universe, God/Divine...) you'll never be without. And if others can share it, it will be far, far better for all involved.
Rumi is my absolute favorite poet
not near the afghan City of Balkh, but in Balkh itself.
i am from Balkh and the ruined of his birthplace is still remained here .
It was an amazing vedio I didn't know it that Rumi was born in Afghanistan village Balkh ,how satisfying vedio it was the voice of girl who told all this story great voice ❤❤❤❤
At 2:03, the idea of reunification with God is mentioned. It's important to clarify that in Islam, the concept of merging with God is considered contrary to the core teachings of Tawhid (the oneness of God), which is why it is viewed as the Greatest Sin.
Rumi, while renowned for his profound and influential poetry, was associated with Extreme Sufism, and holds views and practices considered unorthodox by all Muslim scholars. thus labeling him as kafir.
Great point
This is false. Rumi was held in great regard by many islamic scholars. His poetry is sometimes vague and some people misinterpret his views. Rumi himself was an islamic scholar who held orthodox views following the Hanafi madhab.
Your perspective is appreciated.
But please do not paint your personal/regional opinion as representative of majority of the Muslims world.
Jazak-Allah.
"Out beyond ideas, of wrongdoings and rightfulness,
There is a field.
I will meet you there."
~Rumi
Wow!! this is my favorite Ted-ed, absolutely beautiful!!!