The Metaphor of the Inner Spring (Cheshmeh-ye Darun) in the Masnavi
In Book Six, Section 104 of the Masnavi, Rumi employs the metaphor of the 'inner spring' (cheshmeh-ye darun) and compares it to external streams to illustrate the spiritual seeker's reliance on divine inspiration from within their own soul. He emphasizes that external water sources—representing worldly attachments, borrowed knowledge, or superficial spiritual states—are vulnerable and can be cut off during times of trial. In contrast, cultivating an inner water-channel directly connects the seeker to the eternal divine source. This inner spring provides perpetual nourishment, making the mystic independent of 'faithless waters' and fostering true spiritual resilience.
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