The Music of the Spheres described by Rumi

The Masnavi, by Rumi, Book IV, line 732 Rumi cites the Music of the Spheres Section titled: The Furthest Place of Worship: 732-739 His aim in listening to these lute sounds rather Was to hear God’s speech to His ardent lover: The clarion’s blasts and banging on the drum Evoke the trumpet of that world to some. Theosophers say, ‘these tunes reach our ears Directly from the turning of the spheres, And all the songs men sing and lutes they play Are the spheres’ turning sounds which come our way.’ The faithful say, ‘It’s heavens’s influence That makes harsh noises beautiful at once. We were all parts of Adam, and back then We heard those tunes which now we hear again. Now inside earthly forms, we’re doubling it, But we still can remember them a bit.’ ……… 742-745 Sama ‘ is food for God’s true devotees, For it induces union’s ecstasies. Music can strengthen mental images Which change to forms through music’ influences. Music intensifies the fire of love, Like flames in one who dropped nuts from above. The Masnavi, by Rumi, Book IV, line 732 Rumi cites the Music of the Spheres Section titled: The Furthest Place of Worship: Translation by Jawid Mojaddedi Oxford World’s Classics