Drunken Quote by Rumi
““The Drunken Gnat You are the soul of the soul, a door that opens into existence. When separation makes us angry, you strike with a sword. When union becomes vague, you feed it with a vast nothing. Old civilizations start to flourish again. The March sun warms the world with singing. Tambourine and harp, branches covered with buds. Is anyone sober enough to speak with the king? No one. All right. Remember how a gnat once got drunk and walked into the ear of a terrible tyrant, then from there into his brain and killed him? Grape-wine can do that to a gnat. What will the wine of infinity do for us? A cave dog watched over the sleepers. If a dog can be a shepherd, what could the spirit-lion of a human being become? Sparks from a fire lift in the sky and turn to stars. Shams is now a depth of truth that rises every morning in the east.””
About This Quote
Source Poem: Unknown collection, attributed to Rumi
The passage uses vivid surreal imagery to explore inner transformation, unity, and the power of the divine spark within.
In simple terms: Inner change and unity arise from divine inspiration.
Key Takeaway
Seek inner unity and divine inspiration.
Themes
spirituality
transformation
unity
Mood
mystical
contemplative
Type
poetic
philosophical
When to use this quote
- meditation
- creative writing
- rituals
- personal reflection
Key Concepts
mysticism
inner alchemy
divine spark
Questions to Reflect On
- How does the metaphor of the gnat illustrate spiritual awakening?
- What does the 'wine of infinity' symbolize for you?
A Different Perspective
Interpretation is highly subjective; meaning may differ across cultures.
