Rumi is one of the literary sensations especially in the West . He serves as a beacon of hope for a lot who are lost in the desolate world of spiritual famine. He is a friend of the love-starved romantic and a master of the traveler on the metaphysical quest. The most widely read poet in the West today, his writings have been adopted by the likes of Madonna.
Coleman Barks, the man who played cupid by firing the Rumi arrow into many hearts, has played a big role in the popularization of Rumi. His translations manage to convey the exquisite beauty and life of Rumi...
