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Rumi, Day by Day
Daily Inspirations from the Mystic of the Heart
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This book is ideal for readers seeking daily inspiration, spiritual guidance, and meditation tools rooted in classical poetry. It suits those interested in arts and culture, as well as anyone looking to enrich their daily life with meaningful reflections.
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See moreThis book is not only a guide for meditation but also a light switch that you can turn on to make your daily connection with spirit. Use these words as tools to better your life each day, to draw continued guidance, inspiration and spiritual wealth.
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Here is a companion for life that provides for each day of the year poetry filled with Rumi's wisdom and spiritual insight. The poems in this collection are selected on the basis of the poignancy of their message and their relevance to life in the 21st Century.
It is the only Rumi translation designed specifically for daily meditation. Here is the timeless wisdom of age-old sayings, translated for modern readers. This book is not only a guide for meditation but also a light switch that you can turn on to make your daily connection with spirit.
Use these words as tools to better your life each day, to draw continued guidance, inspiration and spiritual wealth.
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ISBN: 9781571747006
Publisher: Red Wheel/Weiser
Format: Paperback / softback
Date Published: 10 September 2014
Country: United States
Imprint: Hampton Roads Publishing Co
Contributors:
- Translated by Maryam Mafi
Audience: General / adult
DIMENSIONS
Width: 127.0mm
Height: 178.0mm
Weight: 200g
Pages: 224
About the Author
Maryam Mafi, born and raised in Iran, is an experienced Persian translator. She lives in London.
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