EPISODE · Dec 6, 2025 · 6 MIN
Shams Tabrizi's Nature | The Parable of Hen & Duckling | Discourse 10 from Shams' Maqālāt
from Immortal Echoes, Mortal Words · host Rasoul Rahbari-Ghazani
Host: Rasoul Rahbari-Ghazani Recitation: Reyhaneh Davoodi-Kahaki Consultant: Mohammad Davoodi Music: https://www.youtube.com/@amirmohamdmonjezi What happens when a soul born of the sea is trapped in the dryness of the barnyard? In this the Persian Mystical Poetry Podcast, I explore a profound parable from Shams Tabrizi’s Discourses (Maqālāt)—the story of the duckling raised among chickens. This discourse conveys a mystical message: true seekers are drawn to divine depth, even when raised in shallow or worldly environments. Shams challenges us to recognize the difference between real spiritual longing and mere imitation. This tale calls us to return to our elemental truth, to leave the comfort of convention and enter the ocean of love and divine knowledge. 🔻 Guiding Questions: Have you ever felt out of place in the world—like a duckling among hens? What does this parable teach us about spiritual authenticity versus social conditioning? How can we discern whether our inner pull originates from a divine source or egoic desire? What role does the environment play in awakening or suppressing the soul’s true calling? What does “the sea” symbolize for you in your personal spiritual journey? Visit our Academy of Mystic Poetics and Philosophy, and check out our courses: https://immortalechoes.org/pages/courses If you enjoy the content and wish to support our work, your generosity helps us continue creating: https://immortalechoes.org/pages/donations #ShamsTabrizi #PersianPoetry #Sufism #SpiritualAwakening #MysticalWisdom
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Host: Rasoul Rahbari-Ghazani Recitation: Reyhaneh Davoodi-Kahaki Consultant: Mohammad Davoodi Music: https://www.youtube.com/@amirmohamdmonjezi What happens when a soul born of the sea is trapped in the dryness of the barnyard? In this the Persian Mystical Poetry Podcast, I explore a profound parable from Shams Tabrizi’s Discourses (Maqālāt)—the story of the duckling raised among chickens. This discourse conveys a mystical message: true seekers are drawn to divine depth, even when raised in shallow or worldly environments. Shams challenges us to recognize the difference between real spiritual longing and mere imitation. This tale calls us to return to our elemental truth, to leave the comfort of convention and enter the ocean of love and divine knowledge. 🔻 Guiding Questions: Have you ever felt out of place in the world—like a duckling among hens? What does this parable teach us about spiritual authenticity versus social conditioning? How can we discern whether our inner pull originates from a divine source or egoic desire? What role does the environment play in awakening or suppressing the soul’s true calling? What does “the sea” symbolize for you in your personal spiritual journey? Visit our Academy of Mystic Poetics and Philosophy, and check out our courses: https://immortalechoes.org/pages/courses If you enjoy the content and wish to support our work, your generosity helps us continue creating: https://immortalechoes.org/pages/donations #ShamsTabrizi #PersianPoetry #Sufism #SpiritualAwakening #MysticalWisdom
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Shams Tabrizi's Nature | The Parable of Hen & Duckling | Discourse 10 from Shams' Maqālāt
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