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VOL. 1, ISSUE 1 (2025)
In search of the divine: Meera Bai, Rumi, and the path of mysticism
Authors
Manisha Yadav
Abstract
This paper conducts a comparative analysis of the
mystical paths and literary outputs of the 16th-century Hindu Rajput princess,
Meera Bai, and the 13th-century Islamic Sufi scholar, Jalaluddin Rumi. Through
a close reading of primary texts—Meera’s devotional padas (songs)
and Rumi’s lyrical poetry, particularly from the Divan-e-Shams-e-Tabrizi and
the Masnavi—this study explores the confluence of their experiences
of divine love (bhakti and ishq), their subversion of
societal orthodoxy, and their use of potent earthly metaphors (e.g., the
lover-Beloved dyad) to express ineffable spiritual union. The research argues
that despite originating from distinct theological and cultural
milieus—Vaisnavism and Sufism—their bodies of work reveal a universal mystical
core characterised by an intense, personalized, and often ecstatic pursuit of
God that transcended institutionalized religion. The conclusion posits that
their enduring global appeal lies in this transcendent, archetypal expression
of a love that dissolves the ego and seeks ultimate unity with the Divine,
offering a timeless model for spiritual seeking beyond creed.
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Pages:4-8
How to cite this article:
Manisha Yadav "In search of the divine: Meera Bai, Rumi, and the path of mysticism". World Journal of English, Vol 1, Issue 1, 2025, Pages 4-8
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