Rose That Perfumed The World: Stories from Mevlana Rumi's Masnavi

Introduction
The book presents stories from Mevlana's poetry in simple language.

Both children and adults would enjoy these stories on a lazy Saturday afternoon, during bedtime, or simply as a lovely book to curl up with and relax.

Mevlana's narratives are filled with happiness for every reader. Drawing from his personal experiences of God's love, Mevlana Rumi communicates messages of positivity and hope to his audience.

In a playful yet authoritative voice, Mevlana infuses suspense and drama into the tales of ordinary lives. He invites the reader to higher levels of introspection and the pursuit of transcendent values. Much like Aesop's Fables, these stories serve as beautiful reminders of ethics, morals, faith, and loyalty.

Mevlana's stories offer pure reading pleasure, and once you dive into them, you'll undoubtedly fall in love with Rumi's writing. Suitable for readers of all ages, they are sure to provide comfort and inspiration.

About Mevlana Rumi
Mevlana's gentleness endeared him to many. On one occasion, a completely inebriated man broke into Mevlana Rumi's school and, after much ranting, fell upon him. His students were outraged and prepared to punish the trespasser. Mevlana stopped them, saying, "I thought only the trespasser was drunk, but it seems that all my students are drunk as well."

Mevlana's kindness extended to all creatures. One day, while walking in the Konya marketplace, Mevlana Rumi met a student and asked him for 10 dirhams. The student gave him the money and, out of curiosity, accompanied him. Mevlana purchased milk and went to a deserted house where there was a dog with a brood of newly born puppies. The dog couldn't leave her puppies to find food and was starving. Mevlana fed the animals lovingly before returning to his house.

Mevlana was rarely known to be furious unless he saw injustice against the oppressed. One day, his daughter slapped a female servant in his presence. Mevlana was outraged and admonished his daughter. His daughter, repentant at her father's words, resolved never to be cruel to the weak.

Mevlana wrote from his personal realization of the unseen world. He words are full of optimism and make us happy and hopeful for our future in this world and the next.

Table of Contents
"The Rose That Perfumed The World" has 13 beautiful stories from Mevlana Rumi's Masnavi together with interpretations.

• Introduction
• The Sultan's Handmaiden
• The Mysterious Sage, Hazrat Khizr
• The Bald Dervish
• The Shadow of God
• The Treasures of Qarun
• The Story of Ad and Hud
• Shayban the Shepherd
• Kalila and Dimnah
• A Beggar in Rags
• The Pompous Pipsqueak
• Mystery in a Dark Room
• The Painful Tattoo
• The Moon's Ambassador
• Afterword

About the Book
The stories of Mevlana Rumi are juxtaposed with a rustic setting in this book. Picture an old-world farm where the diligent old man, Dadu works hard. During breaks from the labor, he shares these Sufi stories with his family.

What sets this book apart are not just the timeless tales, but the thoughtful and extremely well researched interpretations that accompany each story.

A lot of care has been taken to ensure that the book remains true to Mevlana Rumi's message. The emphasis is not solely on an intellectual translation of his poetry but on a heartfelt endeavor to grasp Mevlana's spiritual wisdom.
If you are looking for some peaceful time with the real Mevlana Rumi you would definitely enjoy this book.

Note
Mevlana Rumi is also known by other names such as Mawlana Rumi, MaulanaRumi, Molavi Rumi, Jalal al-Din Muhammad Rumi, Jalaluddin Rumi, Jalaluddin Muhammad Balkhi, Mevlana Celaleddin Rumi.