Persian Sufi Philosophy

The Persian Sufi poet and philosopher, Rumi (1207-1273) once said, “Look past your thoughts so that you can drink the pure nectar of this moment.”This quote resonates with my connection to Rumi and his philosophy because I believe that by disconnecting ourselves from our egos, fear, and judgmental thoughts we can create an opportunity to reflect upon our simple being and by doing so reach personal growth and a higher level of compassion for both ourselves and our surroundings. It was through Rumis teaching that the practice of Sufi dancing became a ritual among the Dervish men of Tehran. The Sufi dance is considered a form of active meditation. It was through this meditation practice or worship ceremony in which Persian dervishes aimed to reach perfection. This state of perfection was reached by letting go of one’s ego or personal desires, listening to the music, focusing on God and spinning one’s body in repetitive circles. “It is all about just being.” To me …show more content…
It is said that they believe that only in the state of perfection, once you have let go of fear, though, ego, and judgment only then can you truly learn and find truth. Through out the last year I have started to diconect myself from ego, materialism, and fear, this has allowed me to focas on who I am without the pressure of being someone else. This new perspective has not only given me the opportunity for self groth but it has also allowed me to reflect upon who I am inside and who I want to be. As a passonate, ethical vegan I see the importance in connecting to the truth and opening our eyes, minds, and hearts to see what truly is going on in the world today and how we can improve it. Many times people create excuses for their actions but no excuse justifies murder and tourture. If we can connect to the philosophy of the Sufis and Rumi them we can remove a majority of the negative from of world and live a more loving, companionate, and meaningful