The Mathnawi: The Spiritual Couplets of Jalaluddin Rumi

By E. J. Whinfield   The Mathnawi is a series of fables and stories told in symbolic form that is ranked as a classic amongst spiritual literature. The scope of its subjects include accounts from famous saints of many religions. Rumi’s writings are best described as ecstatic prose verses and have been inspirational for the spiritual seekers of any path.