Unveiling the Divine: Exploring the Selected Poems of Meher Baba

Meher Baba, born Merwan Sheriar Irani, was an extraordinary spiritual master who graced the earth from 1894 to 1969. Throughout his life, Baba shared his profound spiritual insights and teachings through various forms of expression, including poetry. The Selected Poems of Meher Baba stands as a vessel, carrying the essence of his divine wisdom, guiding adherents toward self-realization and union with the divine.

Discovering Divine Truths Through Poetry

Poetry has always been a medium to communicate the inexpressible, touching the deepest fibers of the human heart and soul. Meher Baba effortlessly harnesses the power of verse to convey spiritual truths that are often beyond the limitations of ordinary language.

In this timeless collection of selected poems, Baba explores universal themes such as love, surrender, divinity, and the meaning of existence. Each poem acts as a key, unlocking a treasure trove of spiritual insights, leading readers on an inner journey of self-discovery.

Huma: Selected Poems of Meher Baba: Translation & Introduction Paul Smith

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Through his poetic mastery, Baba invites us to go beyond the surface level of everyday existence and delve into the realms of spiritual consciousness. His words ignite the flame of longing within our souls, inspiring us to seek the divine essence that resides within us and all of creation.

The Essence of Love

One of the recurring themes in Meher Baba's poems is the profound nature of love. In his verses, love is depicted as the essence of existence, binding all of creation together in a divine embrace. His words paint vivid pictures of the transformative power of love, urging readers to cultivate this divine emotion in all aspects of their lives.

Through the poem entitled "Love," Baba encapsulates the boundless nature of this all-encompassing force:

"Love has flown from heart to heart,

Love has flowered from start to start,

In the core of all that lives,

The love of God all love receives."

These lines serve as a gentle reminder that love is the glue that unites humanity and the divine. Baba urges us to recognize that love is not limited by the boundaries of the physical world but permeates all realms, connecting us to the eternal presence of the Divine Beloved.

The Dance of Surrender

Surrender, another central theme in Meher Baba's teachings, is elegantly portrayed in his poems. Through the act of surrendering to the divine will, one finds liberation from the constraints of the ego and embraces a state of inner peace and harmony.

Baba's poem, aptly titled "Surrender," encapsulates the transformative experience of surrender:

"In surrendering lies victory,

The bread of being is made of His dough.

In surrender, completeness is found,

Where surrender ends, treasure overflows."

These profound lines beautifully illustrate that true freedom lies in letting go and embracing the will of the divine. Surrendering oneself completely to the divine will allows us to transcend our limited understanding and align with the eternal truth, leading us to a state of profound fulfillment.

A Gateway to Spiritual Awakening

The Selected Poems of Meher Baba serves as a gateway to spiritual awakening, providing readers with a transformative journey of self-discovery and inner realization. Baba's poems encourage introspection, prompting us to explore the depths of our own consciousness and our relationship with the divine.

With each poem, Baba gently nudges us towards a higher state of awareness, urging us to recognize our true nature and the eternal presence of the divine within us. Through his words, we are reminded of our inherent divinity and encouraged to embark on the path of self-realization.

As we immerse ourselves in the mesmerizing verses of Meher Baba, our hearts and minds unite in a harmonious symphony, resonating with the profound truths embedded within his poetry. Each stanza serves as a luminous signpost, guiding us towards the eternal truth that lies beyond the mundane and transitory aspects of life.

Unlocking the Wisdom Within

The Selected Poems of Meher Baba is a treasure trove of spiritual wisdom, waiting to be unlocked and embraced. With each reading, his poems reveal new layers of meaning, guiding us along the path of self-realization and spiritual evolution.

By engaging with this collection, we embark on a sacred journey, guided by the hand of a spiritual luminary who traversed the realms of divine consciousness. As the words of Meher Baba penetrate our hearts, they illuminate the path to truth and beckon us to explore the depths of our own being.

Let the enchanting verses of Meher Baba's poetry inspire you to explore the mysteries of existence, connect with the divine within, and embrace the boundless love and surrender that lie at the core of your being.

Unlock the doors to divine wisdom and embark on a wondrous journey with the Selected Poems of Meher Baba.

Huma: Selected Poems of Meher Baba: Translation & Introduction Paul Smith

by Paul Smith(Kindle Edition)

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HUMA: SELECTED POEMS OF MEHER BABA Translation & Paul Smith Merwan S. Irani (1894-1969),known world-wide as Meher Baba, took Huma (Phoenix) as his takhallus or pen-name when he composed enlightened ghazals in a mixture of Persian, Urdu, Hindi & Gujarati in his twenties as a realized disciple of the Qutub or Perfect Master Upasni Maharaj, and also later on. He knew the ghazals of Hafiz by heart as did his father the dervish Sheriar Irani, who had originally walked to Pune in India from Khooramshah in Iran. Merwan went on to reveal himself as Qutub and later also declared himself as the Rasool or Messiah (Avatar). The correct rhyme-structure has been kept as well as the beauty and meaning of these important beautiful, inspiring, mystical poems. CONTENTS: The Life of Meher Baba, The Ghazal and other forms he used, Selected bliography, Ghazals, Qasidas, Qit’as (Fragments),Slokas (Couplets). Appendix: The Eternal Triangle - The Dance of Love… A Dance-Film Production of Love’s Divine Story Spanning All Time by Paul Smith from a Senario by Meher Baba. COMMENTS ON PAUL SMITH’S TRANSLATION OF HAFIZ’S ‘DIVAN’.“It is not a joke... the English version of ALL the ghazals of Hafiz is a great feat and of paramount importance. I am astonished. If he comes to Iran I will kiss the fingertips that wrote such a masterpiece.” Dr. Mir Mohammad Taghavi (Dr. of Literature) Tehran.“Superb translations. 99% Hafiz 1% Paul Smith.” Ali Akbar Shapurzman, translator of works into Persian and knower of Hafiz’s Divan off by heart. “Smith has probably put together the greatest collection of literary facts and history concerning Hafiz.” Daniel Ladinsky (Penguin Books author). Paul Smith is a poet, author and translator of many books of Sufi poets of the Persian, Arabic, Urdu, Turkish, Pashtu and other languages including Hafiz, Sadi, Nizami, Rumi, ‘Attar, Sana’i, Jahan Khatun, Obeyd Zakani, Mu’in, Amir Khusrau, Nesimi, Kabir, Anvari, Ansari, Jami, Omar Khayyam, Rudaki, Yunus Emre, Bulleh Shah, Shah Latif, Khushal Khan Khattak, Ghalib and many others, and his own poetry, fiction, childrens books, plays, biographies and a dozen screenplays. New Humanity Books amazon.com/author/smithpa