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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Sunlight fell upon the wall; the wall received a borrowed splendor. Why set your heart on a piece of earth, O simple one? Seek out the source which shines forever.
Interpretation
What this quote means
Pursue the eternal source of beauty and knowledge rather than being content with temporary objects.
This quote by Rumi suggests that true enlightenment and beauty come from seeking the divine or the eternal, rather than getting attached to the material world. The 'borrowed splendor' indicates that worldly things can only provide a fleeting sense of beauty, while the true source of joy and understanding lies in seeking a deeper spiritual connection.
Themes
LightSpiritualityBeautyNatureEternity
In practice
Example use cases
In a meditation workshop to emphasize the importance of seeking inner peace.
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