Dry land Quote by Rumi
““Didn't I Tell You Didn’t I tell you Do not leave me for I am your only Friend, I am the spring of life. Even if you leave in anger for thousands of years You will come back to me for I am your goal and your end. Didn’t I tell you not to be seduced by this colorful world for I am the Ultimate Painter. Didn’t I tell you you are a fish do not go to dry land for I am the deep Sea. Didn’t I tell you not to fall in the net like birds for I am your wings and the power of light. Didn’t I tell you not to let them change your mind and turn you to ice for I am your fire and warmth. Didn’t I tell you they will corrupt you and make you forget that I am the Spring of all virtues. Didn’t I tell you not to question my actions for everything falls into order, I am the Creator. Didn’t I tell you your heart can guide you home because it knows that I am your Master. *** Translation by Azima Melita Kolin and Maryam Mafi Rumi: Hidden Music HarperCollins Publishers Ltd, 2001 ***””
About This Quote
The speaker asserts a singular, all-encompassing presence that guides, sustains, and ultimately defines existence, warning against distractions and false temptations.
In simple terms: A divine, unifying force that governs life and destiny.
Key Takeaway
All aspects of life are expressions of a single, ultimate source.
Themes
spiritual unity
temptation
guidance
destiny
nature
authority
Mood
reverent
mysterious
hopeful
Type
philosophical
spiritual
poetic
When to use this quote
- seeking purpose
- facing temptation
- feeling lost
- confronting mortality
Key Concepts
the ultimate source
the self
the cosmos
the self
Practical Applications
- meditative reflection
- spiritual counseling
Questions to Reflect On
- What does it mean to see all experiences as emanating from one source?
- How does recognizing a singular guiding force change one's choices?
