Farsi Fridays: June 30, 2023

Though it is now translated in to hundreds of languages, Rumi’s original work was written in Farsi – including his famous Mathnawi. Each Friday we send out a word or phrase, in Farsi, that can be found in Rumi’s work. You can listen to the pronunciation and learn the meaning of Farsi words that often appear in Rumi's poetry.

Farsi Fridays is an opportunity to learn Rumi's language and better understand his wisdoms.


The image of the “Lion” in the Mathnawi is the highest level of our worldly version. The lion in us does not only know the world but also knows how to teach us tough love. It understands how a system works and uses this to become a leader in teaching lessons of love.
— Fariba Enteshari
 

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“Lion ”