| Feeling the Shoulder of the Lion: Poetry and Teaching Stories of Rumi Revised Edition Contributor(s): Rumi, Jalaluddin (Author) |
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ISBN: 1570625220 ISBN-13: 9781570625220 Publisher: Shambhala OUR PRICE: $18.00 Product Type: Paperback Published: February 2000 Annotation: These selections from Rumi's "Mathnawi" - a classic of Sufi spiritual literature - express the "lion's roar" of courage, discipline, clarity, and integrity. The lion represents the fierce intensity that recognizes no authority except the highest truth. At the same time, Rumi's lion is full of heart and devotion. Through these poems the reader will explore the qualities that are vital to the spiritual aspirant who seeks to overcome the imprisonment of ego. |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Poetry | Subjects & Themes - Inspirational & Religious - Religion | Islam - Sufi - Poetry | Middle Eastern |
| Dewey: 891.551 |
| LCCN: 99042871 |
| Physical Information: 0.4" H x 5.23" W x 8.2" (0.34 lbs) 120 pages |
| Themes: - Chronological Period - Medieval (500-1453) - Religious Orientation - Islamic |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: These selections from Rumi's Mathnawi - a classic of Sufi spiritual literature - express the "lion's roar" of courage, discipline, clarity, and integrity. The lion represents the fierce intensity that recognizes no authority except the highest truth. At the same time, Rumi's lion is full of heart and devotion. Through these poems the reader will explore the qualities that are vital to the spiritual aspirant who seeks to overcome the imprisonment of ego. |