Rumi ~ Whirling

“Dervish” literally means “doorway” and circling is the perfect motion in the ceremony of Sema. The dance is performed as an introspective revolution, circling deeper towards a true sense of self.

Each article of clothing bears meaning for the spiritual journey taken by the dancer, also known as a semazen. The black cloak represents the ego, the semazen removes this upon engaging in the dance. The camel’s hair hat serves as a tombstone for the ego and the white skirt and vest represent the ego’s death shroud. All become lost in the turning as love for divine transcendence takes over.

The dance itself is a system of surrender, transcending the notion of separateness altogether, each step a submission of both body and soul dissolving into a singular, divine form. It is also said that the ritual represents the planets (semazen) revolving around the sun (the sheikh).

#rumipoetry

[emoh]

Subhanallah! this video is the exact same as it is in my head if that makes any sense. when mawlana rumi first time ever with hazrath shams of Tabraiz performed this sufi dance in front of everyone with six other dervishes. this is a beautiful representation of it. exactly as i read it. which as a coincidence was only today afternoon! May we walk upon the blessed footsteps of the dearest Shams of Tabraiz and beloved Mawlana

[lindamcgill]

your culture is very interesting ....sufism...