IN PURSUIT OF TRUTH: D̲J̲ALĀL AL-DĪN RŪMĪ'S CONCEPTION OF  HAPPINESS WITHIN THE MATHNAWĪ-I MA’NAWĪ

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IN PURSUIT OF TRUTH: D̲J̲ALĀL AL-DĪN RŪMĪ'S CONCEPTION OF HAPPINESS WITHIN THE MATHNAWĪ-I MA’NAWĪ

Yazarlar:

Arzu Eylül Yalçınkaya

Yayıncı:

Ankara Hacı Bayram Veli University

Ana Başlıklar:

Tasavvuf

Dergi:

Türk Kültürü ve Hacı Bektaş Veli Araştırma Dergisi Issue 111, pp.439-460

Belge Tipi:

Makale

Yayın Tarihi:

9/2024

Belge Dili:

İngilizce

Document ID (Org No.):

2001326620

pISSN:

1306-8253

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 This article investigates the notion of happiness as presented in Mawlānā Djalāl al-Dīn Rūmīs d. 6721273 Mathnawī-ī Manawī, examining the intersection amid the scholarly discourse on the subject within the Sufi literature. Rather than a momentary sentiment, Rumi identifies happiness as the state of existence once experienced in the primordial realm. Having separated from the divine presence, the condition of human beings on earth would consist of pain and unhappiness. Since the worldly material is transitory, the happiness achieved through them is likewise. Therefore, Rumi encourages the individual to take a voluntary spiritual journey sulūk from the self nafs to the soul to be united with the divine tawḥīd to obtain celestial happiness once again, all while living in the terrestrial world ʿālam al-shahādathe Mathnawī being a manual for the devotees on the path. This education provides an understanding for the individual of the nature of the objects, self-awareness, and divine enlightenment through the inner transformation of the self. Traversing through the stations and the states of the journey with the guidance of the spiritual master murshid, one purifies the ego nafs and eventually reaches the grade of contentment riḍā. This stage signals the achievement of self-realization, wherein individuals grasp the divine spirit inherent in their existence and relish living in harmony with divine will, thereby, happiness. If the seeker reaches the state of self-annihilation fanā, then the layers of nafs are completely unveiled kashf, leading to the gnosis marifa. In this state, through celestial love, one begins to see Divine manifestations around themplacing true happiness as an intimate communion with the ultimate Truth al-Ḥaḳḳ. This connection brings about a profound sense of genuine and celestial happiness. Through the Mathnawīs elaborate narratives and poetic reflections, Rūmī encourages the reader to embark on a path of spiritual enlightenment. In contrast, happiness arises as the natural product of a life aligned with divine will, marked by a harmonious balance between the dual nature of human beings. This scholarly analysis highlights Rūmīs significant contribution to the discourse on happiness within the Sufi tradition,h highlighting his contribution to the discourse within the Sufi literature and the enduring relevance of his teachings in our contemporary scholarly expedition for authentic gratification and the human condition.

 This article investigates the notion of happiness as presented in Mawlānā Djalāl al-Dīn Rūmīs d. 6721273 Mathnawī-ī Manawī, examining the intersection amid the scholarly discourse on the subject within the Sufi literature. Rather than a momentary sentiment, Rumi identifies happiness as the state of existence once experienced in the primordial realm. Having separated from the divine presence, the condition of human beings on earth would consist of pain and unhappiness. Since the worldly material is transitory, the happiness achieved through them is likewise. Therefore, Rumi encourages the individual to take a voluntary spiritual journey sulūk from the self nafs to the soul to be united with the divine tawḥīd to obtain celestial happiness once again, all while living in the terrestrial world ʿālam al-shahādathe Mathnawī being a manual for the devotees on the path. This education provides an understanding for the individual of the nature of the objects, self-awareness, and divine enlightenment through the inner transformation of the self. Traversing through the stations and the states of the journey with the guidance of the spiritual master murshid, one purifies the ego nafs and eventually reaches the grade of contentment riḍā. This stage signals the achievement of self-realization, wherein individuals grasp the divine spirit inherent in their existence and relish living in harmony with divine will, thereby, happiness. If the seeker reaches the state of self-annihilation fanā, then the layers of nafs are completely unveiled kashf, leading to the gnosis marifa. In this state, through celestial love, one begins to see Divine manifestations around themplacing true happiness as an intimate communion with the ultimate Truth al-Ḥaḳḳ. This connection brings about a profound sense of genuine and celestial happiness. Through the Mathnawīs elaborate narratives and poetic reflections, Rūmī encourages the reader to embark on a path of spiritual enlightenment. In contrast, happiness arises as the natural product of a life aligned with divine will, marked by a harmonious balance between the dual nature of human beings. This scholarly analysis highlights Rūmīs significant contribution to the discourse on happiness within the Sufi tradition,h highlighting his contribution to the discourse within the Sufi literature and the enduring relevance of his teachings in our contemporary scholarly expedition for authentic gratification and the human condition.

 This article investigates the notion of happiness as presented in Mawlānā Djalāl al-Dīn Rūmīs d. 6721273 Mathnawī-ī Manawī, examining the intersection amid the scholarly discourse on the subject within the Sufi literature. Rather than a momentary sentiment, Rumi identifies happiness as the state of existence once experienced in the primordial realm. Having separated from the divine presence, the condition of human beings on earth would consist of pain and unhappiness. Since the worldly material is transitory, the happiness achieved through them is likewise. Therefore, Rumi encourages the individual to take a voluntary spiritual journey sulūk from the self nafs to the soul to be united with the divine tawḥīd to obtain celestial happiness once again, all while living in the terrestrial world ʿālam al-shahādathe Mathnawī being a manual for the devotees on the path. This education provides an understanding for the individual of the nature of the objects, self-awareness, and divine enlightenment through the inner transformation of the self. Traversing through the stations and the states of the journey with the guidance of the spiritual master murshid, one purifies the ego nafs and eventually reaches the grade of contentment riḍā. This stage signals the achievement of self-realization, wherein individuals grasp the divine spirit inherent in their existence and relish living in harmony with divine will, thereby, happiness. If the seeker reaches the state of self-annihilation fanā, then the layers of nafs are completely unveiled kashf, leading to the gnosis marifa. In this state, through celestial love, one begins to see Divine manifestations around themplacing true happiness as an intimate communion with the ultimate Truth al-Ḥaḳḳ. This connection brings about a profound sense of genuine and celestial happiness. Through the Mathnawīs elaborate narratives and poetic reflections, Rūmī encourages the reader to embark on a path of spiritual enlightenment. In contrast, happiness arises as the natural product of a life aligned with divine will, marked by a harmonious balance between the dual nature of human beings. This scholarly analysis highlights Rūmīs significant contribution to the discourse on happiness within the Sufi tradition,h highlighting his contribution to the discourse within the Sufi literature and the enduring relevance of his teachings in our contemporary scholarly expedition for authentic gratification and the human condition.

 Abstract: This article investigates the notion of happiness as presented in Mawlānā Djalāl al-Dīn Rūmīs d. 6721273 Mathnawī-ī Manawī, examining the intersection amid the scholarly discourse on the subject within the Sufi literature. Rather than a momentary sentiment, Rumi identifies happiness as the state of existence once experienced in the primordial realm. Having separated from the divine presence, the condition of human beings on earth would consist of pain and unhappiness. Since the worldly material is transitory, the happiness achieved through them is likewise. Therefore, Rumi encourages the individual to take a voluntary spiritual journey sulūk from the self nafs to the soul to be united with the divine tawḥīd to obtain celestial happiness once again, all while living in the terrestrial world ʿālam al-shahādathe Mathnawī being a manual for the devotees on the path. This education provides an understanding for the individual of the nature of the objects, self-awareness, and divine enlightenment through the inner transformation of the self. Traversing through the stations and the states of the journey with the guidance of the spiritual master murshid, one purifies the ego nafs and eventually reaches the grade of contentment riḍā. This stage signals the achievement of self-realization, wherein individuals grasp the divine spirit inherent in their existence and relish living in harmony with divine will, thereby, happiness. If the seeker reaches the state of self-annihilation fanā, then the layers of nafs are completely unveiled kashf, leading to the gnosis marifa. In this state, through celestial love, one begins to see Divine manifestations around themplacing true happiness as an intimate communion with the ultimate Truth al-Ḥaḳḳ. This connection brings about a profound sense of genuine and celestial happiness. Through the Mathnawīs elaborate narratives and poetic reflections, Rūmī encourages the reader to embark on a path of spiritual enlightenment. In contrast, happiness arises as the natural product of a life aligned with divine will, marked by a harmonious balance between the dual nature of human beings. This scholarly analysis highlights Rūmīs significant contribution to the discourse on happiness within the Sufi tradition,h highlighting his contribution to the discourse within the Sufi literature and the enduring relevance of his teachings in our contemporary scholarly expedition for authentic gratification and the human condition.

Makale detayları

IN PURSUIT OF TRUTH: D̲J̲ALĀL AL-DĪN RŪMĪ'S CONCEPTION OF HAPPINESS WITHIN THE MATHNAWĪ-I MA’NAWĪ

Yazarlar:

Arzu Eylül Yalçınkaya

Yayıncı:

Ankara Hacı Bayram Veli University

Ana Başlıklar:

Tasavvuf

Dergi:

Türk Kültürü ve Hacı Bektaş Veli Araştırma Dergisi Issue 111, pp.439-460

Belge Tipi:

Makale

Yayın Tarihi:

9/2024

Belge Dili:

İngilizce

Document ID (Org No.):

2001326620

pISSN:

1306-8253

Sufism

Happiness

Mawlānā D̲j̲alāl al-Dīn Rūmī

Mathnawī-ī Ma’nawī

The Truth

Spiritual Journey

Knowledge

Ma‘rifaSufism

Happiness

Mawlānā D̲j̲alāl al-Dīn Rūmī

Mathnawī-ī Ma’nawī

Spiritual Journey

Knowledge

Ma‘rifa‘

The Truth

Sayı

Makale detayları

Yazarlar: Arzu Eylül Yalçınkaya

Yayıncı: Ankara Hacı Bayram Veli University

Ana Başlıklar: Tasavvuf

Dergi: Türk Kültürü ve Hacı Bektaş Veli Araştırma Dergisi Issue 111, pp.439-460

Belge Tipi: Makale

Yayın Tarihi: 9/2024

Belge Dili: İngilizce

Document ID (Org No.): 2001326620

pISSN: 1306-8253

Sayı

Yazarlar:

Arzu Eylül Yalçınkaya

Yayıncı:

Ankara Hacı Bayram Veli University

Ana Başlıklar:

Tasavvuf

Dergi:

Türk Kültürü ve Hacı Bektaş Veli Araştırma Dergisi Issue 111, pp.439-460

Belge Tipi:

Makale

Yayın Tarihi:

9/2024

Belge Dili:

İngilizce

Document ID (Org No.):

2001326620

pISSN:

1306-8253