The Garden of Rumi’s Poetry: A Collection of the Best Poems of Rumi (Poetry Collections by Rumi, Hafiz, and Other Persian Poets)

Book Review: The Garden of Rumi's Poetry: A New Collection of the Best Poems of Rumi; A Candid Translation"The Garden of Rumi's Poetry" is a remarkable collection that beautifully captures the essence of Rumi's timeless poetry. As one delves into this candid translation, they are transported to a world of profound wisdom, spiritual awakening, and boundless love. It is a delightful journey through the gardens of Rumi's mind, where every word blossoms with meaning and resonates with the human soul.Rumi, a 13th-century Persian poet and mystic, has long been celebrated for his ability to touch the depths of our being through his verses. This collection carefully curates some of his best poems, bringing them to life with an exquisite translation that maintains the integrity and essence of the original work. The translator's dedication to preserving the spirit of Rumi's words is evident on every page, allowing readers to experience the poet's profound insights and teachings in their purest form.Within these pages, Rumi's poetry flows like a gentle breeze, carrying with it messages of hope, love, and spiritual transformation. Each poem is a universe in itself, inviting the reader to explore the inner workings of their own heart and mind. Rumi's words have an uncanny ability to transcend time and culture, resonating with readers of all backgrounds and beliefs. His themes of unity, compassion, and the pursuit of divine love are as relevant today as they were centuries ago.What sets this collection apart is its ability to evoke a wide range of emotions within the reader. As you immerse yourself in Rumi's verses, you cannot help but be moved by the sheer beauty and sincerity of his words. The collection evokes a sense of peace, joy, and happiness, lifting your spirits and infusing your being with positivity and good energy. It is a sanctuary for the soul, offering solace and inspiration in a world often filled with chaos and uncertainty.The translator's skill in capturing the essence of Rumi's poetry is commendable. The language used is accessible and elegant, allowing readers to fully appreciate the depth of Rumi's thoughts without losing any of the original intent. This candid translation breathes new life into these ancient verses, making them accessible to both longtime fans of Rumi and newcomers to his work."The Garden of Rumi's Poetry" is a treasure trove of enlightenment and a testament to the enduring power of poetry. It is a book to be savored, with each poem offering a new perspective and an opportunity for self-reflection. Whether you are seeking spiritual guidance or simply looking to immerse yourself in the beauty of Rumi's words, this collection is a perfect companion on your journey.In conclusion, "The Garden of Rumi's Poetry" is an exceptional collection that encapsulates the brilliance and timeless wisdom of Rumi. It invites you to explore the depths of your soul, offering hope, love, and a renewed sense of purpose. With its candid translation, this book ensures that Rumi's message reaches the hearts of readers around the world. May this bring you peace, joy, happiness, and love as you immerse yourself in the beauty of words.

The stanzas here take a moment to resonate, but are heartfelt and headstrong. Beautiful and require a moment to take root. I appreciated these words as they fester in the memory.

This is a remarkable collection that captures the essence of Rumi's timeless wisdom and boundless love through an exquisite and candid translation. As you delve into these pages, you'll be transported to a world of profound spiritual awakening, with each poem blossoming with meaning and resonating deeply with the human soul. While some translations may vary in their impact, S. Morteza Lajevardi's work stands out for its authenticity, though it may miss some of the mystical flow found in other versions. The collection is thoughtfully organized into sections on love, happiness, candle, light, and heart, offering readers a diverse and enriching experience. Despite the lack of poem titles, this book remains a treasure trove of enlightenment, perfect for both longtime fans and newcomers to Rumi's work.

"The Garden of Rumi’s Poetry" is a heartfelt journey through Rumi's timeless verses, beautifully translated to capture the essence of spiritual and poetic wisdom. This new collection serves as a bridge connecting the reader to the profound depths of Rumi's thoughts, with translations that strive for purity and fidelity to the original texts. Every poem resonates with themes of love, happiness, and spirituality, making this book not only a captivating read but also a soul-enriching experience.

A poignant collection of Persian love stories expressed in poetry.It focuses on various aspects of pure love as seen from the old Persian religious perspective.The poem collection also touches on topics like happiness, light, purity, and commitment to GodAll the poems in this collection are centered around the presence and worship of God (presumably the Islamic god, Allah).My understanding is that this book is part of a collection of similar poetry with Persian roots.My opinion? It is surely an interesting exploration into understanding how love stories can be woven into a religion that is traditionally very strict, rigid, and uncompromising

The work of the Persian poet and mystic Rumi has always been my favorite poetic source of inspiration, connection, and wisdom. This collection of Rumi's poetry is lovely. The works were well-chosen, well-organized, and well-translated. I enjoyed reading through from start to finish, but will also use the book to flip through for random bits of inspiration in the future. Rumi's soul-infused work is, in my opinion, incomparable, and I'm glad to have this collection of his work, as some of it I have never read before.

This Poetry: A Contemporary Translation" is a fantastic book for anyone who loves poetry. It's a moving and enriching read that makes Rumi's timeless words accessible and enjoyable for everyone. Highly recommend

I love many of them, especially that they are short poems that make you reflect and leave you thinking. I think i'm going to use several of them to inspire my posts on my social network or when I want to put something different

Personally, I loved this book of Rumi’s poems. Using the words from the author’s introduction- the five keywords that are in Rumi’s poems - love, happiness, candle, light and heart are “like food for the soul”. This book is a lovely gift to pass on to a loved one ( or to keep on hand for your self as a reminder to spread peace and love ).

What is there not to love about Rumi. The poetry is insightful, meaningful, tear-inducing, loving....just a beautiful book!

Not a bad selection of Rumi but there are others more comprehensively written.

A new translation by a native Persian speaker of a selection of Rumi’s beloved poems, presented in five sections: love, happiness, candle, light, and heart.Those who appreciate Rumi’s mystical poetry will know there are seemingly endless translations, and some translations may resonate more strongly with the reader than others. While S. Morteza Lajevardi’s translation feels authentic to Rumi’s individual words, some of the beauty, flow, and mysticism inherent in other translations is lost along the way. That said, Rumi was at once medieval and modern, his poems transcending place and time, and this more literal translation of his works still stands up well.Though Rumi’s poems never originally carried titles, over the centuries many of his poems have attracted titles, often based on the first lines or on the core themes of the poem in question, and it would be a good addition to this book to include these titles, to enable to reader to read between translations or to look up the longer pieces the translated lines may belong to.

I have read a fair amount of western poetry. Having read Gilbran, ( I adored The Prophet especially) ,I wanted to expand my reading and Rumi was suggested to me. This is my first experience and I cannot, therefore,compare with other translations to English or with interpretations by others.The very brief biography at the beginning was welcome.As with any poetry,one reading is rarely enough and so I will be rereading to absorb and better understand, though some lines are very straightforward and beautiful:"I am yours. Don't give me back to myself"