Radio Rumi
Radio RumiRadio Rumi is hosted by Dr. Fatemeh Keshavarz at the University of Maryland. Keshavarz is author of award winning books including Reading Mystical Lyric: the Case of Jalal al-Din Rumi (USC Press,1998), Recite in the Name of the Red Rose (USC Press, 2006) and a book of literary analysis and social commentary titled Jasmine and Stars: Reading more than Lolita in Tehran (UNC Press, 2007). She has als... more
| Publishes | Twice monthly | Episodes | 66 | Founded | 8 years ago |
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In this summer special episode, I discuss the worldly awareness of medieval Persian poets and thinkers, emphasizing their attention to cultures different than their own. Three figures are showcased: the philosopher Aziz Nasafi, Rumi, and Sa'di of Shi... more
This episode focuses on the complexity of the concept of madness in Rumi's poetry. It explores our poet's approach to madness as a tool that curbs the power of rules and regulations to allow the formation of human spiritual originality.
This program is dedicated to the significance of dancing in human life. I start with Hafiz of Shiraz, then move on to Sa'di's approach to the topic and end with a ghazal of Rumi which uses the refrain "Come on! Dance!" We explore what these medieval ... more
On the occasion of the arrival of spring, millions of people across the globe are celebrating "Nowruz." In this program, I explore the literary, symbolic, and spiritual meanings of the concept of spring through a few examples from the ghazals of Hafi... more
In this program, I focus on wine and wine-house in the poetry of Hafiz of Shiraz. In the journey that we take from Konya to Shiraz, instead of asking whether the wine that Hafiz drank was real or allegorical, I explore the wine-house itself as a coun... more
In this episode, I focus on the ways in which one of my favorite philosophers and a few life-companion poets (including Rumi) discuss an important aspect of our life journey: traveling from the isolation of an ego to the generosity of sharing ourselv... more
I start this program with a quote from a modern Western philosopher about the interconnection of all life everywhere. Comparing his view with that of a medieval Persian Sufi, I then share with you Hafiz and Rumi's poetic expressions of the same idea:... more
A large part of the world has just celebrated Christmas. This program looks into the poetic presence of Jesus in classical Persian poetry and his symbolic dedication to perpetuating life and honoring its sanctity.
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For your slow and sweet ton of voice, that embodies the profoundness of the wisdom you propose us to be introduced to…
Apple Podcasts5thaillaure
France2 years ago - Thank you
Where did you go? I miss you and Rumi💛
Apple Podcasts5Jan molfitz
United States2 years ago - Fantastico
I just discovered this podcast. I’d typed Rumi into the search and tried a few, mostly people reading his work, which is great but the way Fatemeh intersperses the poetry in the original language, with her translation and interpretation is magical. Her voice is hypnotic, and even in a language I don’t understand, conveys the power of the work. It is so great finding Rumi in these trying times. I imagine him writing these words as the mongols ransacked civilizations and the depth and power of his... more
Apple Podcasts5dano23455United States4 years ago - Glowing!
Thank you for this wonderful escape to the enchantment of Rumi. I very much appreciate also hearing the original Persian along with the great English interpretations.
Apple Podcasts5daryajoon88United States4 years ago - a Radio about Lovely Rumi for the freedom of our soul
Amazing
I really love this Radio❤️
Thank you for this amazing podcast
Good luck 💗😘🌺
Apple Podcasts5miti S.United States6 years ago - Excellent
One of the best sources on the poetry of Rumi. Please keep up the good work
Apple Podcasts5sobhan farahani
United Kingdom7 years ago
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