Love – An Essence of All Religions Jalaluddin Rumi
Jalaluddin Rumi was a
famous poet, scholar and theologian of 13th century. He is considered one of
the greatest Persian poets of the times.
Born: September 30, 1207 Died: December 17, 1273
Main Idea: The poet is
of the view that love is the real spirit of all religions. Love changes thorns
into roses. It is love that changes punishment into reward. Love makes life
successful and worth living. This poem
suggests that love can solve problems and change adversities into pleasures.
Stanza
no; 1 Through love
……..becomes good fortune.
Reference:
These lines have been taken from the poem “Love – An Essence of All Religions”
written by a Persian poet Jalaluddin Rumi and translated by Dr. Nicholson.
Context:
The poet is of the view that love is the soul and spirit of all religions. Love
makes life pleasant and worth living. Love has magical power. It can make us a
good human being.
Explanation:
Love is the great force of life. It causes change for better. Love can change
pain into delight. Love has also a purifying effect. Love can purify the base
passions. Love makes people brave. With the passion of love, one can fight
against heavy odds.
Stanza
no: 2 Through love
………….lions become harmless.
Explanation:
Love has a moderating effect it can change burning fire of passion into gentle
and everlasting feelings. Love can soften stone hearted people. And make them
gentle and caring. Likewise, in tragic moments one is naturally grieved. With
the passage and time and the effect of love these tragic moments pass into
sweet memories. Love has also a taming effect. It can tame the lions. So, love
has a pleasant and healthy effect.
Stanza
no: 3 Through love
sickness……………….becomes a slave.
Explanation:
Love has a healing effect. It keeps whatever is good and rejects whatever is
evil. Love can cure any disease whether it is physical, mental or spiritual.
Love can bring change of heart. Love has also an inspiring effect. Love infuses
life into depressed souls. It has a civilizing effect. It can change the mind
of a proud king and make him humble slave.
