Be Lost In The Call, Rumi, Summary & Analysis
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"Be Lost In The Call" by Mewlana Jalaluddin Rumi is a deeply spiritual and philosophical poem that explores themes of divine unity, selflessness, and the transformative power of surrender to a higher reality. The poem reflects on the nature of existence, human purpose, and the path to spiritual enlightenment. "Be Lost In The Call" by Mewlana Jalaluddin Rumi
Lord, said David, since you do not need us,
why did you create these two worlds?
Reality replied: O prisoner of time,
I was a secret treasure of kindness and generosity,
and I wished this treasure to be known,
so I created a mirror: its shining face, the heart;
its darkened back, the world;
The back would please you if you've never seen the face.
Has anyone ever produced a mirror out of mud and straw?
Yet clean away the mud and straw,
and a mirror might be revealed.
Until the juice ferments a while in the cask,
it isn't wine. If you wish your heart to be bright,
you must do a little work.
My King addresse…