Best Roman Pearl Podcasts (2026)

During a brutal Vietnam firefight that spiraled into a forty-five-minute running battle, Robert J. Thomas was shot, shredded by shrapnel, and left barely able to stand. Instead of evacuating, he crawled forward, emptied his pistol into enemy positions, then climbed onto the door gun of a helicopter that had already been hit more than a hundred time…

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Nazareth is our Real Life 11:49

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Homily by Fr. Francis Mary Roaldi, CFR.By Franciscan Friars of the Renewal

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Fayz Kashani: Love's Demands | Ghazal 288 | Persian Mystical Poetry Podcast 10:16

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Rasoul Rahbari-Ghazani Music: Amirmohammad Monjezi: https://www.youtube.com/@amirmohamdmonjezi Love, in Persian mystical poetry, is never merely an emotion—it is a radical path of transformation. In this episode of the Persian Mystical Poetry Podcast, we recite and interpret Fayḍ Kāshānī’s Ghazal 288 from his Diwan, where he proclaims: “Not for a m…

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16. Ibn Arabi: The Imaginal World & the In-Between Soul | (Khayal p3) | Ibn Arabi Podcast 24:05

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Rasoul Rahbari-Ghazani Music: Amirmohammad Monjezi: https://www.youtube.com/@amirmohamdmonjezi In this episode of Ibn Arabi Podcast, I continue examining his conception of imagination (khayāl) and the in-between (barzakh). Drawing from Ibn ʿArabī’s metaphysical vision, as interpreted in Chapter Seven (“The In-Between”) of William Chittick’s book Ib…

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THE BIRTH THAT BEGAN THE PASSION 14:35

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Christmas homily by Fr. Luke Mary Fletcher, CFR.By Franciscan Friars of the Renewal

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Sharing in Humble Glory 12:52

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Homily by Fr. Francis Mary Roaldi, CFR.By Franciscan Friars of the Renewal

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Distribution of Labor in the Kingdom 6:44

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Homily by Fr. Francis Mary Roaldi, CFR.By Franciscan Friars of the Renewal

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St. Moses the Black: From Outlaw to Saint 1:01:30

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History doesn’t usually leave room for men like St. Moses the Black - a violent outlaw, gang leader, and feared killer who somehow became one of the most respected monks of the early Christian world. His life wasn’t a gentle conversion story. It was brutal, uncomfortable, and earned the hard way through discipline, humility, and blood-soaked conseq…

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CONNECTIONS BETWEEN MASS AND CHRISTMAS 10:42

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Podcast by Fr. Luke Mary Fletcher, CFR. All of Father Luke's homilies are available at Our Lady's Blue Army on Youtube or anywhere you get your podcasts...By Franciscan Friars of the Renewal

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You are Surrounded so Better Surrender 12:31

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Homily by Fr. Francis Mary Roaldi, CFR.By Franciscan Friars of the Renewal

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Fayz Kashani: Divine Love & Self-Emptying | Persian Poetry & Mystical Insights 7:00

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Rasoul Rahbari-Ghazani Reyhaneh Davoodi-Kahaki Music: https://www.youtube.com/@amirmohamdmonjezi Step into the mystical world of Mulla Muhsin Fayz Kashani, a 17th-century Persian philosopher and poet, as we explore the gradual transformation of the self through divine love in ghazal 824 from his Divan. This episode reveals how spiritual awakening h…

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Rumi's: "The Beloved's Face," Divan, Ghazal 5 Explained 32:11

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Rasoul Rahbari-Ghazani Reyhaneh Davoodi-Kahaki Music: https://www.youtube.com/@amirmohamdmonjezi Guiding Inference Questions: Why does the poem begin with such vivid and detailed descriptions of the beloved's form? What does this suggest about the role of beauty in spiritual love? Why is the lover burning through the night into the day—what does th…

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Hope and Humility 11:43

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Homily by Fr. Francis Mary Roaldi, CFR.By Franciscan Friars of the Renewal

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Mahmoud Shabistari's Poetic Sufi Masterpiece: Gulshan-i Raz (Rose Garden of Mystery) 9:33

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Rasoul Rahbari-Ghazani Reyhaneh Davoodi-Kahaki Music: https://www.youtube.com/@amirmohamdmonjezi Step into the mystical rose garden of Persian Sufism through Gulshan-i Rāz (The Rose Garden of Mystery) by Mahmoud Shabistari—one of the most profound Sufi poetic works in classical Persian literature. In this episode, I delve into Shabistari’s poetic r…

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The Trưng Sisters: When Sisters Ruled an Empire 49:17

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History doesn’t usually begin with two sisters on war elephants — but this one does. In 40 AD, the Trưng Sisters ignited a violent break from Han Dynasty rule, led armies commanded by women, seized more than sixty citadels, and ruled Vietnam as queens for three hard-fought years. In today's episode Ben is joined by Dr. Pat Larish to chart the rise,…

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15. Ibn ʿArabī on Theophanic Imagination & the Creative Heart | khayal (P2) | Ibn Arabi Podcast 18:23

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Rasoul Rahbari-Ghazani Music: Amirmohammad Monjezi: https://www.youtube.com/@amirmohamdmonjezi In this episode of Ibn ʿArabī Podcast, I explain his “theophanic imagination,” the “creative heart,” and the “conjoined & autonomous Imagination,” drawing on Henry Corbin’s seminal study Creative Imagination in the Sufism of Ibn ʿArabī. Ibn ʿArabī present…

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Shahriar Tabrizi’s Farewell: “Let Me Die Like an Orphaned Pearl and Legend” | Mystical Poetry 15:04

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Rasoul Rahbari-Ghazani Reyhaneh Davoodi-Kahaki Music: https://www.youtube.com/@amirmohamdmonjezi⁠ What does it mean to bid “farewell to the tavern,” to “die as an orphaned pearl,” and to transcend societal norms through mystical poetry? In this episode of the Persian Poetry Podcast, I examine the profound mystical and philosophical layers of Shahri…

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The Cry of “Here I Am”: Rumi’s Mystical Journey in Ghazal 1594 of Divan 10:26

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Rasoul Rahbari-Ghazani Reyhaneh Davoodi-Kahaki Music: https://www.youtube.com/@amirmohamdmonjezi What does it mean to truly answer the call of love? In this episode of the Rumi Podcast, we explore Ghazal 1594 from Rumi’s Diwan-i Shams, where the beloved is not just a figure of beauty, but a force that burns, transforms, and awakens. Why are lovers …

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The Taiping Rebellion: The Cult Leader Who Nearly Toppled an Empire 1:15:36

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A failed civil-service exam. A month-long fever dream. And a man who woke up convinced he was Jesus Christ’s Chinese younger brother... This week, Ben teams up with historian and History on Fire host Daniele Bolelli to tell one of the wildest, bloodiest, most unbelievable stories in human history: the Taiping Rebellion, the second-deadliest war the…

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Rumi: Is forgiveness a human act or a divine invitation to transcend? | Persian Mystical Poetry Podcast 5:06

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Rasoul Rahbari-Ghazani Reyhaneh Davoodi-Kahaki Music: https://www.youtube.com/@amirmohamdmonjezi "Who am I to ask for forgiveness? You are the Sultan and the One Who commands." In Masnavi VI, Rumi paints a breathtaking vision of divine mercy—a love that does not merely forgive but transforms the soul. He urges us to reflect: What is true forgivenes…

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Persian & American Literature & Poetry | Interview with Professor Roger Sedarat 1:13:40

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Rasoul Rahbari-Ghazani Reyhaneh Davoodi-Kahaki Music: https://www.youtube.com/@amirmohamdmonjezi⁠ In this episode, I interview Professor Roger Sedarat on "Persian and American literature & poetry." He is a creative writer and poet, teaching at the English Department, Queens College, City University of New York. The following are the central questio…

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The Gifts of the King 14:24

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Homily by Fr. Francis Mary Roaldi, CFR.By Franciscan Friars of the Renewal

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Rumi: Partial Reason (ʿaql-i juzʿī) & Sacred Intellect (ʿaql-i qudsī) | Persian Mystical Poetry Podcast 24:53

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Rasoul Rahbari-Ghazani Reyhaneh Davoodi-Kahaki Music: https://www.youtube.com/@amirmohamdmonjezi Can reason alone lead us to divine truth? In this episode of the Rumi Podcast, we explore Rūmī’s distinction between partial reason (ʿaql-i juzʿī) and the sacred intellect (ʿaql-i qudsī)—a central theme in his mystical epistemology. We uncover how Rumi …

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Ep.12. Ibn Arabi's "Fixed Entities" (a'yan thabita) vs. Rumi's "Meanings" (Ma'ani) 10:14

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Rasoul Rahbari-Ghazani Reyhaneh Davoodi-Kahaki Music: https://www.youtube.com/@amirmohamdmonjezi What is the difference between Rumi’s “meanings/realities” (maʿānī; singular: maʿnā or maʿnī) and Ibn ʿArabī’s “fixed entities” (aʿyān al-thābita)? In this episode of the Rumi Podcast, I explore one of the most profound debates in sufi philosophy and my…

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Ep.8. Ibn Arabi: Divine Words & Breath | Ibn Arabi Podcast 6:08

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Rasoul Rahbari-Ghazani Music: https://www.youtube.com/@amirmohamdmonjezi In this episode, we explore Ibn Arabi’s profound metaphors: the Divine Breath and Words. Every being is seen as a unique word spoken into existence, carried by the eternal Breath of the Divine. Join me as I dive into this mystical journey. Question: What are the implications o…

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Ep.7. Ibn Arabi: “Universals” (umur kulliyya) | Fusus al-Hikam, Chapter 1 | Metaphysics of Existence 18:56

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Rasoul Rahbari-Ghazani Music: https://www.youtube.com/@amirmohamdmonjezi Unveiling one of the most profound and subtle teachings in Sufi Metaphysics—this episode of Fuṣūṣ al-Ḥikam dives into Ibn ʿArabī’s conception of “universal realities” (umūr kulliyya)—shortly translated as “universals.” This metaphysical topic bridges the divine Essence (dhāt) …

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Ep.6. Reality of Realities (haqiqat al-haqaiq) | Ibn Arabi Podcast 8:35

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Rasoul Rahbari-Ghazani Music: https://www.youtube.com/@amirmohamdmonjezi In this episode of Ibn Arabi’s Sufi Metaphysics, I explore what Ibn Arabi calls the "Reality of Realities" (Ḥaqīqat al-Ḥaqāʾiq) and the "Muḥammadan Reality" (Ḥaqīqa al-Muḥamadiya) — two of the most profound metaphysical topics. These teachings from Ibn Arabi unravel how all cr…

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Ep.5. Ibn Arabi’s Pupil Metaphor & the Perfect Man's Role | Sufi Metaphysics | Ibn Arabi Podcast 6:45

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Rasoul Rahbari-Ghazani Music: https://www.youtube.com/@amirmohamdmonjezi Discover Ibn Arabi's profound mystical vision through his “Pupil-Eye” Metaphor and the Perfect Man’s (al-insan al-kamil) role in divine self-disclosure. In this video, I explore how, in Ibn ʿArabī’s vision, the Divine perceives and manifests through the human being. Ibn Arabi’…

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Ep.4. Ibn Arabi: “Muhammadan Reality” & The “Perfect Man” Explained | Sufi Metaphysics 9:43

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Rasoul Rahbari-Ghazani Music: https://www.youtube.com/@amirmohamdmonjezi Explore two fundamental concepts in Ibn ʿArabī’s metaphysical system: the “Muhammadan Reality” (ḥaqiqa al-Muḥammadiyya) and the “Perfect Man” (al-insān al-kāmil). These ideas define the spiritual structure of existence, shaping Islamic mysticism, metaphysics, and divine knowle…

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Ep.3. Ibn Arabi’s "Unity of Existence" (Wahdat al-Wujud) | Sufi Metaphysics & Divine Self-Disclosure 40:29

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Rasoul Rahbari-Ghazani Music: https://www.youtube.com/@amirmohamdmonjezi Ibn ʿArabī’s doctrine of Waḥdat al-Wujūd (Unity of Existence) is one of the most profound and debated theories in Islamic mysticism. In this episode, we explore his metaphysical vision—how all existence is ultimately one, and everything we perceive is a manifestation (tajallī)…

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Ep.2. Ibn Arabi’s "Fixed Entities" (aʿyan al-thabita), Ibn Arabi Podcast 8:52

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Rasoul Rahbari-Ghazani Music: https://www.youtube.com/@amirmohamdmonjezi Ibn ʿArabī, the enigmatic metaphysician master, introduced one of the most mind-bending theories in metaphysics: "Fixed Entities" (aʿyān al-thābita). These entities dwell eternally in God’s Knowledge, shaping beings while never crossing into existence. In this episode, we expl…

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Ep.1. Ibn Arabi’s Fusus al-Hikam Explained | "Preface" 11:27

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Rasoul Rahbari-Ghazani Music: https://www.youtube.com/@amirmohamdmonjezi Unlock the Hidden Wisdom of Ibn Arabi’s Fusus al-Hikam. Ibn Arabi’s doctrine of wahdat al-wujud (The Oneness of Being/Unity of Existence) is one of the most profound metaphysical ideas in Sufi thought. In this exclusive series, we delve into the esoteric meanings of divine Nam…

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Rumi: A Death Sweeter Than Life | Ghazal 1639 of Divan | Persian Mystical Poetry Podcast 7:20

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Rasoul Rahbari-Ghazani Reyhaneh Davoodi-Kahaki Music: https://www.youtube.com/@amirmohamdmonjezi Why would Rumi celebrate death as something beautiful? In this powerful episode of the Rumi Podcast, we explore Ghazal 1639 from the Divan-i Shams, where death becomes not an end but a homecoming—a sweet surrender to divine love. Visit our ⁠Academy of M…

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Rumi: Why Love Brings Chaos | Ghazal 1019 | Persian Mystical Poetry Podcast 6:36

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Rasoul Rahbari-Ghazani Reyhaneh Davoodi-Kahaki Music: https://www.youtube.com/@amirmohamdmonjezi Why did God bring us into existence? In Ghazal 1019, Rumi declares: "God has brought us into existence for chaos and passion. He chains the mad, yet makes them even more frenzied." What does Rumi mean by this paradox? Has God created humans for turmoil,…

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Rumi: Chasing the Beloved | Ghazal 1220, Divan | Persian Mystical Poetry Podcast 5:24

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Rasoul Rahbari-Ghazani Reyhaneh Davoodi-Kahaki Music: https://www.youtube.com/@amirmohamdmonjezi Love’s pursuit is relentless, and in Ghazal 1220 of Divan-i Shams, Rumi unveils the soul’s eternal chase for the Divine. What does it mean to long for the Unattainable? What is this “trap” that Rumi speaks of? And how does love break, melt, and rebuild …

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Marked by Fire: Rumi’s Poetry on Love’s Trials | Persian Mystical Poetry Podcast 4:56

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Rasoul Rahbari-Ghazani Reyhaneh Davoodi-Kahaki Music: https://www.youtube.com/@amirmohamdmonjezi What if love was a trial by fire? In Ghazal 2081, Rumi reveals that love is not just passion—it’s a test, a purification, a transformation. He tells us: The mark of the Sultan is burned into the hearts of lovers, While the Throne of the Sultan sits amid…

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Why does Rumi call us to depart this world? | Persian Mystical Poetry Podcast 6:27

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Rasoul Rahbari-Ghazani Reyhaneh Davoodi-Kahaki Music: https://www.youtube.com/@amirmohamdmonjezi "O lovers, O lovers, it is time to depart this world." What does Rumi mean when he calls us to leave this world? Is it a literal departure, or is he speaking of a deeper, spiritual awakening? In Ghazal 1789, Rumi describes life as a fleeting journey, ur…

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Rumi: "We're bound by invisible chains" | Persian Mystical Poetry Podcast 5:28

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Rasoul Rahbari-Ghazani Reyhaneh Davoodi-Kahaki Music: https://www.youtube.com/@amirmohamdmonjezi "There is neither trap nor chain, yet why are we all bound?" Rumi’s poetry often speaks of freedom, yet in Ghazal 95, he reveals a paradox—an invisible chain that binds every soul. But what is this chain? Is it a burden or a path to liberation? Join us …

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Why Does Rumi Warn Us Against Worldly Joy? | Persian Mystical Poetry Podcast 5:57

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Rasoul Rahbari-Ghazani Reyhaneh Davoodi-Kahaki Music: https://www.youtube.com/@amirmohamdmonjezi "The joy that comes into your heart from the world—do not buy it." What kind of joy does Rumi warn us against? Why does he tell us that sorrow is the shadow of joy? In Ghazal 1078, Rumi challenges us to stop chasing fleeting pleasures and to seek a deep…

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How does Rumi ask for divine Forgiveness? (Part 1) Masnavi VI:176-178 | Persian Mystical Poetry Podcast 5:20

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Rasoul Rahbari-Ghazani Reyhaneh Davoodi-Kahaki Music: https://www.youtube.com/@amirmohamdmonjezi "Who am I to ask for forgiveness? You are the Sultan and the One Who commands." In Masnavi VI, Rumi paints a breathtaking vision of divine mercy—a love that does not merely forgive but transforms the soul. He urges us to reflect: What is true forgivenes…

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Rumi’s Secret to Inner Joy: What if Happiness Wasn’t Out There? | Persian Mystical Poetry Podcast 4:51

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Rasoul Rahbari-Ghazani Reyhaneh Davoodi-Kahaki Music: https://www.youtube.com/@amirmohamdmonjezi "You close your eyes and ask, ‘Where is the bright day?’ The sun strikes your eye, saying, ‘Here I am, just open the door.’" Rumi challenges everything we believe about happiness. In Ghazal 54, he asks: What if joy was never something to chase, but some…

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Rumi: How Love Leads to Rebirth (part 2/2) | Ghazal 2807 of Divan | Persian Mystical Poetry Podcast 7:07

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Rasoul Rahbari-Ghazani Reyhaneh Davoodi-Kahaki Music: https://www.youtube.com/@amirmohamdmonjezi Visit our ⁠Academy of Mystic Poetics and Philosophy⁠, and check out our courses: https://immortalechoes.org/pages/courses If you enjoy the content and wish to ⁠support our work⁠, your generosity helps us continue creating: https://immortalechoes.org/pag…

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How Did Shams Transform Rumi’s Life Forever? (part 1/2) | Ghazal 2807 of Divan | Persian Mystical Poetry Podcast 6:50

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Rasoul Rahbari-Ghazani Reyhaneh Davoodi-Kahaki Music: https://www.youtube.com/@amirmohamdmonjezi What was the magnitude of Shams’ influence on Rumi? What did Rumi lose—and more importantly, what did he gain through this transformation? In this episode, we explore how love can turn a person mad, and why, for mystics like Rumi, this madness is the ul…

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Rumi: Liberation through Surrender to Divine Love | Ghazal 1376 of Divan | Persian Mystical Poetry Podcast 7:51

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Rasoul Rahbari-Ghazani Reyhaneh Davoodi-Kahaki Music: https://www.youtube.com/@amirmohamdmonjezi Visit our ⁠Academy of Mystic Poetics and Philosophy⁠, and check out our courses: https://immortalechoes.org/pages/courses If you enjoy the content and wish to ⁠support our work⁠, your generosity helps us continue creating: https://immortalechoes.org/pag…

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Rumi: Love's miracles through history (P2) | ghazal 1135, Divan | Persian Mystical Poetry Podcast 6:15

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Rasoul Rahbari-Ghazani Reyhaneh Davoodi-Kahaki In this episode of the Rumi Podcast, "Drunk on Divine Love" (Part 2), we examine Rumi’s powerful metaphors of wine and intoxication in ghazal 1135 of the Divan-i Shams Tabrizi. But this is no ordinary wine—it's the divine love that transforms the soul. What happens when we surrender everything for a ta…

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Rumi: Intoxication and illumination through Love (P1) | ghazal 1135 | Persian Mystical Poetry Podcast 8:00

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Rasoul Rahbari-Ghazani Reyhaneh Davoodi-Kahaki Music: https://www.youtube.com/@amirmohamdmonjezi In this episode of the Rumi Podcast, "Drunk on Divine Love" (Part I), we examine Rumi’s powerful metaphors of wine and intoxication in ghazal 1135 of the Divan-i Shams Tabrizi. But this is no ordinary wine—it's the divine love that transforms the soul. …

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Rumi: "I have You; why should I seek anything else?" | Persian Mystical Poetry Podcast 8:18

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Rasoul Rahbari-Ghazani Reyhaneh Davoodi-Kahaki Music: https://www.youtube.com/@amirmohamdmonjezi Join us as we examine Rumi’s ghazal 162 of the Divan-i Shams Tabrizi, exploring the themes of “detachment,” “spiritual union,” and the “ultimate treasure of divine love.” Discover how Rumi’s words guide us to let go of illusions and embrace what truly m…

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Rumi's Invitation to Self-Reflection? - Ghazal of Divan 6:50

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Rasoul RAHBARI GHAZANI Reyhaneh DAVOODI KAHAKI Music: https://www.youtube.com/@amirmohamdmonjezi Rumi asks, What excuses do we have for the shortcomings within us? How is it that we crave Divine closeness yet stumble so often in faithfulness? How do Rumi’s words of self-dialogue help us navigate our inner conflicts and find balance in our lives? In…

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The Cry of “Here I Am”: Rumi’s Mystical Journey in Ghazal 1594 of Divan | Persian Mystical Poetry Podcast 10:26

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Rasoul Rahbari-Ghazani Reyhaneh Davoodi-Kahaki Music: https://www.youtube.com/@amirmohamdmonjezi What does it mean to truly answer the call of love? In this episode of the Rumi Podcast, we explore Ghazal 1594 from Rumi’s Diwan-i Shams, where the beloved is not just a figure of beauty, but a force that burns, transforms, and awakens. Why are lovers …