A Meditation on Rumi and the Power of Poetry | Leili Anvar | TED

In an ode to the Persian language, author Leili Anvar unfurls the work of 13th-century mystic poet Rumi and reflects on how poetry gives meaning to our lives.

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[evf]

“Heart is sea, language is shore. Whatever sea includes, will hit the shore.” —Rumi 🙏🏽✍️🏽

[tuckercibik]

Although I don’t understand Persian, I can listen to her recite Persian poetry for hours.

[faymoghtader]

You yourself are truly a treasure among us and a huge pride.

[shirinn]

I am Proud of you thank you so much Leili

[dewimacomber]

I just fall in love with Rumi poetry and wisdoms lately, I truly enjoy them ♥️and I begin to recite them ♥️

[TiniCoachEdu]

Saberse solos en el mundo es un comienzo. Saberse exiliados es un paso mas profundo. Guiarse a través de las sombras de los tiempos por la poesía, es cruzar el laberinto en un silencio que fructifica espiritualidad y humanidad por igual.
Gracias Leili Anvar.

[nasrinvahidi]

I think that it is not thru poetry that one
becomes alive. It’s thru love that one finds meaning and joy.
Poetry pours out as the results.
Poetry is the medium of expression. Thank you ❤

[HeratiChai]

Rumi was an Afghan Persian and is still treasured by all of us. Persians are more than just Iran, there are Persians in Afghanistan, Tajikistan and Uzbekistan who contributed greatly to this identity.

[dameanvil]

- [0:19] 💼 Experiencing exile made the speaker realize the true value of their Persian language and poetry, which became an invaluable treasure.
- [2:39] 📚 The speaker recounts their profound connection with Rumi's poetry, which became a source of comfort and companionship during their exile.
- [4:07] 🌍 Rumi's poetry transcends personal experiences and speaks to the universal condition of exile and longing for belonging.
- [5:53] 🎶 Rumi's encounter with Shams of Tabriz catalyzed his transformation into a poet and spiritual guide, emphasizing the transformative power of love.
- [7:21] 🌟 Through his poetry, Rumi invites readers to explore the depths of human emotions and the centrality of love in the human experience.
- [8:37] 💡 Poetry serves as a reminder of our true essence and offers solace and meaning, especially in times of darkness and despair.

[craigkeller]

I loved Rumi as a very young man. Now I am a very old man still in love with Rumi.

[alexandermoody]

She caused a tear to fall, from this soul of life, the pain and sorrow deep that stirred this heart I have. There is beauty in the words that define her love and truth and if you listen, you will too be moved.

[tomd]

You have inspired me to investigate the poetry of Rumi. Thanks !

[Zoomo]

Fantastic talk.

"The poet only asks to get his head into the heavens. It is the logician who seeks to get the heavens into his head. And it is his head that splits."

G.K. Chesterton,  Orthodoxy

[lynnblack]

"Wake up to the morning breeze and ask for a change...open and fill yourself with the wine that is your life...." Rumi...❣️ Love to all...

[theinwardway]

Divine fire within these words
no loafing around
stirring the soul
kneading then rising
baked into wholesome goodness

[majiddarkside]

Greetings. I think the most important message in rumis mysticism is that every person has a shams within himself that must meet and in the beginning rumi was separated from the shams and at the end rumis existence was completely immersed in the shams.🙏🌹

[NOMADandSOLO]

It was wonderful. I am proud to have grown up speaking this beautiful language.

[saiederakhshan]

خانم لیلی جان انور. از اینکه شما را میشناسم ‌و یکی از کتابهایتان را به زبان فارسی بارها و بارها خواندم هام بسیار خرسندم و باعث افتخار هستید خدا نگهدارتون باشند ❤️

[nasimsamei]

Thank you Leili Anvar for reminding us about the invaluable treasure we have Persian Language. Which I almost forgot ❤❤❤❤

[SuhailahmedLaghari-wm]

Every soul has to exile in it's original place and that's heaven