Because of the beloved my heart is happy, my soul illuminated.

 

From the beloved's greenery hundreds of blessed rivers are flowing to the rose gardens.

 

In order to enter into your rose garden, the soul makes peace with the thorns.

 

Choose love. Choose love. Without this beautiful love, life is nothing but a burden.

 

 

 

Songs of Advice, Songs of Admonition

Nevit O. Ergin and Will Johnson, 'The Forbidden Rumi', 2006