My dear heart, never think you are better than others. Listen to their sorrows with compassion. If you want peace, don't harbor bad thoughts, do not gossip and don't teach what you do not know.
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There comes a holy _x000D_ and transparent time _x000D_ when every touch _x000D_ of beauty _x000D_ opens the heart _x000D_ to tears. _x000D_ This is the time _x000D_ the Beloved of heaven _x000D_ is brought tenderly on earth. _x000D_ This is the time _x000D_ of the opening _x000D_ of the ROSE.
Interpretation
What this quote means
This quote expresses a profound moment when beauty evokes deep emotional responses.
Rumi illustrates a sacred and poignant moment in life when beauty touches the heart, leading to an overwhelming emotional release. This moment signifies a connection to the divine, as the beauty of the world reminds us of the love that brings joy and tenderness to our earthly experience, symbolized through the metaphor of a blooming rose.
Themes
BeautyLoveEmotionHeartRose
In practice
Example use cases
In a wedding speech, to highlight the beauty of love.
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