In Book 1 of the Masnavi, Jalaluddin Rumi explores the concept of 'Nafahat' (Divine Breaths) based on the Hadith: 'Verily, your Lord has breaths of grace in the days of your time; so expose yourselves to them.' Rumi uses this teaching to emphasize the importance of spiritual vigilance and receptivity. These 'breaths' represent moments of divine grace, inspiration, and spiritual awakening that are fleeting but profoundly transformative. The seeker is urged to remain spiritually awake to catch these sudden moments of illumination that can revive the spiritually dead soul and extinguish the fiery ego, much like a refreshing breeze bringing life to nature.