Rumi Daylight: A Daybook of Spiritual Guidance (Paperback)

~ Camille Adams Helminski (Author)
Key Phrases: The Prophet

Editorial Reviews

Product Description

The spiritual influence of Jelaluddin Rumi (1207-1273) is increasing among people of diverse beliefs throughout the western world. Rumi is now recognized here in the West, as he has been for seven centuries in the Middle East and Western Asia, as one of the greatest literary and spiritual figures of all time. Rumi is a spokesman for the religion of love in the language of the heart. Recent translations of Rumi's work have brought forth a variety of different qualities, exploring the subtlety, grace, and electricity of his verse. This book presents his spiritual teachings concisely and comprehensively, in a translation that touches heart and mind. The Mathnawi, from which these selections have been taken, is one of the greatest spiritual masterpieces ever written. Its content includes the full spectrum of life on earth, as well as the vertical dimension to the highest levels of metaphysics and cosmic awareness.

Language Notes

Text: English (translation)
Original Language: Persian --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.

Product Details

• Paperback: 208 pages
• Publisher: Shambhala (October 19, 1999)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1570625301
• ISBN-13: 978-1570625305
• Product Dimensions: 8.3 x 5.3 x 0.6 inches
• Shipping Weight: 8.8 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (2 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #757,136 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

  Popular in this category: (What's this?)

  #43 in

  Books > Literature & Fiction > World Literature > Middle Eastern > Persian

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

19 of 19 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Rumi was a first-rate lover of God!, January 15, 1999

By	[e-mail] (Utah) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Rumi: Daylight : A Daybook of Spiritual Guidance (Paperback)

This book very quickly introduced me to Rumi whom I now consider one of the great spiritual teachers in my life. He loved God so deeply and his words exude this love in a way which is infectious. Helminski has done a great job of breaking out small fragments from the larger body of Rumi's work and has presented them in a format for easy assimilation. Each bite-sized piece though, is extremely profound and capable of capturing the attention for a lifetime of purposeful remembering. I never feel bored with Rumi's writings and refer to his words often to find that spiritual refreshment to make it through, what would otherwise be, trying days. Helminski's translation seems superior to other translations I have read of Rumi's words. Though I'm not capable of comparing it to the orignal, Helminski's translations sing for me like no others do. A most rewarding book and now a valued frequent companion for me.

1 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Beautiful, August 23, 2005

By	Brian Johnson "philosopher & ceo of www.zaadz... (Los Angeles, CA USA) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

I love this collection of Rumi's poetry. It's a simple, beautiful introduction to one of my favorite teachers and poets.