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MawlanaJalal-ad-Dīn Muhammad Rumi, or Mevlana Rumi, or Mevlana, or just Rumi as most of the world knows him, was a thirteenth century Persian poet, jurist and theologian. Thought Rumi was born in Balkh (Persia), his family migrated due to political instability and settled down in Koyna, which is erstwhile Turkey. Rumi was very well read and a highly respected individual in the kingdom. But the turning point in his life came when he came in contact with Shams of Tabriz, a wandering dervish, who had rare insights and highly intuitive powers. The two became very thick friends, almost like soul mates. Shams of Tabriz systematically broke down Rumi’s beliefs, learnings and conditionings, and completely broke down his identity and ego. Thus the Rumi of old died and a bright, new, innocent and pristine Rumi was born. Rumi in his new avatar instantly took to writing poThe central theme of ...
