Rumi: The Drunken Camel & the Beloved | Ghazal 1828 of Diwan | Persian Mystical Poetry Podcast

• Host: Rasoul Rahbari-Ghazani
• Recitation: Dr. Reyhaneh Davoodi-Kahaki
• Consultant: Mohammad Davoodi
• Music: https://www.youtube.com/@amirmohamdmonjezi

In this episode of the Rumi Podcast, we dive deep into Ghazal 1828 from Rumi’s Divan-i Shams Tabrizi, exploring his mystical symbolism through the image of the camel—a metaphor for the spiritual seeker, drunk with divine love’s overwhelming pull. Rumi’s poetry invites us to reflect on spiritual surrender, divine madness, and the paradox of ecstatic challenges. Rumi illustrates the lover’s journey toward the Beloved, where self-transcendence becomes the path to divine union. This wisdom offers insights into spiritual awakening, inner transformation, and soulful resilience.

Guiding Questions:

1. What does Rumi's choice of the camel metaphor tell you?
2. How do you interpret Rumi’s idea of love as both a burden and a liberation?
3. What is Rumi teaching us about the nature of divine intoxication and its role in transformation?
4. In what ways does Rumi’s poetry help you navigate the emotional and spiritual complexities of life today?

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