Sufi

Posted on March 16, 2013 by Helen
Whirling dervish

Whirling dervish (Photo credit: Jez Page)

This whirling dervish
Mystical dance
A supplicant in
Graceful frenzy
In ecstatic communion
With the Beloved
Fiery sparks
Ignite the soul
In a glory of Oneness
Through every twirling round.

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6 Responses to Sufi

  1. The Soul Tamagotchi's avatar The Soul Tamagotchi says:
    March 16, 2013 at 9:48 pm

    loved it, have you tried the samaa’ or the sufi dance?

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    • Helen's avatar helenvalentina says:
      March 16, 2013 at 10:06 pm

      Thank you! 🙂 No, I have not tried the traditions or dance myself, I just studied the mystical tradition behind it many years ago and found it such a rich, beautiful mystical belief system. 🙂 While I do not follow Islam personally I have such enormous respect for sufism, the writings that arise from it alone are some of the most beautiful spiritual texts I’ve ever read.

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  2. Helen's avatar helenvalentina says:
    March 17, 2013 at 12:19 am

    Yes, Rumi …very beautiful writing. 🙂

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  3. sideswiped and shattered's avatar sideswiped and shattered says:
    March 20, 2013 at 6:28 am

    Great evocation! I like this one a lot.

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