The fire of love burns hotter under stimulus of music.

Excerpt

The inward feelings of the mind acquire strength, Nay, are shown outwardly, under influence of music. The fire of love burns hotter under stimulus of music, Even as occurred in the case of the nut-gatherer.

Source Masnavi, Book IV, Story II, §8 · 📖 Read the full passage

✨ To meditate on today

According to Rûmî in the Masnavi, music gives strength to the feelings of the heart and fans the fire of love, until it shows outwardly. Today, sing or hum a song that speaks of love or of God, and let it turn into a warm gesture toward someone.

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