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The Forbidden Rumi: The Suppressed Poems of Tumi on Love, Heresy and Intoxication
“The Forbidden Rumi: The Suppressed Poems of Rumi on Love, Heresy, and Intoxication” presents the provocative and profound works of Rumi that were once deemed too heretical for publication. Translated and commented upon by Nevit O. Ergin and Will Johnson, this collection sheds light on Rumi’s unorthodox views on love, spirituality, and the human connection to the divine.
Coleman Barks, renowned translator of “The Essential Rumi,” acknowledges Ergin’s lifelong dedication to bringing Rumi’s Divan-i Kebir into English, with “The Forbidden Rumi” being the culmination of this monumental effort. Barks praises the volume for dissolving boundaries imposed by organized religion and national identity, inviting readers to embrace the universal message of friendship and spiritual awakening.
The book delves into Rumi’s transformation following his profound encounters with Shams of Tabriz, leading him to reject conventional religious precepts in favor of a more personal and direct connection with God. Rumi’s spontaneous poetry, compiled into the Divan-i Kebir, challenges traditional norms and encourages readers to dissolve into the larger energies of divine love.
Nevit O. Ergin, the original translator of Rumi’s 44,829 verses into English, collaborated with the Turkish government for the translation, although support was withdrawn for the final volume due to its heretical content. “The Forbidden Rumi” presents Rumi’s forbidden poems on love, intoxication, and heresy, offering readers insights into the transformative power of embracing new perspectives and breaking free from ingrained habits.
Nevit O. Ergin, a Turkish-born surgeon and longtime student of Sufism and Rumi’s poetry, resides in California. Will Johnson, founder of the Institute for Embodiment Training, brings a unique blend of Western somatic psychotherapy and Eastern meditation practices to his commentary on Rumi’s work.
Published by Inner Traditions in hardback format, “The Forbidden Rumi” is a groundbreaking exploration of Rumi’s radical teachings on love, spirituality, and personal transformation.
Book details
Author: Translation and Commentary by Nevit O. Ergin and Will Johnson
Format: Hardback
Publisher: Inner Traditions
Language: English
ISBN: 159477115-4
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