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This world of two gardens, both so beautiful. This world…

“This world of two gardens, both so beautiful. This world, a street where a funeral is passing. Let us rise together and leave this world, as water goes bowing down itself to the sea. From gardens to the gardener, from grieving to a wedding feast. We tremble like leaves about to let go. There is no…” quote by Jalaluddin Rumi
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““This world of two gardens, both so beautiful. This world, a street where a funeral is passing. Let us rise together and leave this world, as water goes bowing down itself to the sea. From gardens to the gardener, from grieving to a wedding feast. We tremble like leaves about to let go. There is no avoiding pain, or feeling exiled, or the taste of dust. But also we have a green-winged longing for the sweetness of the friend. These forms are evidence of what cannot be shown.””

Jalaluddin Rumi

About This Quote

This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation.

The poem juxtaposes life's beauty and sorrow, urging unity and acceptance of life's cycles, from grief to joy, likening water’s flow to surrender.

In simple terms: Life blends joy and pain; we must flow with it.

Key Takeaway

Embrace change and seek unity.

Themes

spirituality philosophy poetry

Mood

reflective hopeful

Type

poetic inspirational

When to use this quote

  • Meditation
  • grief counseling
  • creative writing
  • spiritual retreats

Key Concepts

Transience union surrender

Questions to Reflect On

  • What does “green‑winged longing” symbolize?
  • How can we honor grief while moving forward?
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