Dîvân-i Kebîr Meter 7b. 7b

This is a "garden" of beauty on the ways of Sufism, written by Rumi, a 13th century poet who emphasizes getting rid of oneself. His passion for the Beloved only helps him reach that goal. By using such everyday characters as the cupbearer, weaver, and the drunk, Rumi uses intricately written metaphors. Translated by Dr. Nevit Ergin, who has been "addicted" to Rumi's work for several years. The Mevlana Museum in Konya, Turkey supplied many pictures of the original Divan-I Kebir.