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“Oh sky, without me, do not change, Oh moon, without me, do not shine; Oh earth, without me, do not grow, Oh time, without me, do not go. Others give you the name of Love, And me the sultan of that love. Higher than such illusions, Oh, you cannot go, without me.” quote by Mawlana Jalal-al-Din Rumi
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““Oh sky, without me, do not change, Oh moon, without me, do not shine; Oh earth, without me, do not grow, Oh time, without me, do not go. Others give you the name of Love, And me the sultan of that love. Higher than such illusions, Oh, you cannot go, without me.””

Mawlana Jalal-al-Din 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 poet claims essential presence is required for all natural and cosmic phenomena, equating self with love’s source.

In simple terms: Self is essential to love and existence.

Key Takeaway

Recognize inner importance.

Themes

self love existence cosmos

Mood

mystical poetic

Type

spiritual philosophical

When to use this quote

  • meditation
  • self‑reflection
  • relationships

Key Concepts

essentialism spiritual unity

Questions to Reflect On

  • What part do you play in the larger whole?
  • How does acknowledging self‑importance affect humility?
A Different Perspective

May overlook interdependence of all beings.

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