Persian mysticism explained

Persian mysticism, or the Persian love tradition, is a traditional interpretation of existence, life and love, reliant upon revelatory and heart-felt principles in reasoning. Though partially sourced from the mystical Zoroastrian traditions of the Persian Empire, in its contemporary practical aspects it is now synonymous with Sufism in contemporary Iran.^[1]

Thought

Persian mystical thought has been analysed critically by Abdolhossein Zarrinkoub, Abdolkarim Soroush, and Dariush Shayegan. In Rumi, one can find love-based mysticism; in Hafiz the pleasure-based mysticism. Under Rumi's influences, Abdolkarim Soroush is currently working on power-based or epic mysticism.^{[2] [3]}

Modern art and the Persian mystical tradition

Persian mysticism has a significant impact on Iranian modern art.

See also

• Ibn 'Arabi
• Persian poetry
• Persian traditional music
• Persianate society

Notes and References

1. Garraty, John A., and Peter Gay. Columbia History of the World. Harper & Row, New York, 1981.
2. Tarnas, Richard. The Passion of the Western Mind: Understanding the Ideas that have Shaped Our World View. Balantine: New York, 1993.
3. Smith, Huston. The World’s Religions: Our Great Wisdom Traditions. Harper: San Francisco, 1991.