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The Mesnavi and The Acts of the Adepts Index · Sacred Texts

The Mesnavi and The Acts of the Adepts Index

34 entries · 3 sections

tr. by James W. Redhouse

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The Acts of the Adepts

Title Page Chapter I Chapter II Chapter III Chapter IV Chapter V Chapter VI Chapter VII Chapter VIII Chapter IX

The Book of the Mesnevī

Title Page Preface Proem: The Reed Flute I. The Prince and the Handmaid II. The Oilman and the Parrot III. The Jewish King, Persecutor of the Christians IV. Another Jewish King, Persecutor of Christians V. The Lion and the Beasts VI. The Greater (Spiritual) Warfare VII. The Merchant and the Parrot VIII. The Harper IX. The Poor Scenite Arab and his Wife X. Patience and Perseverance Under a Teacher XI. The Lion's Hunt, in Company XII. Joseph and the Mirror XIII. The Prophet's First Amanuensis XIV. The Chinese and Roman Artists XV. Zeyd's Inspiration XVI. ‘Alī's Forbearance XVII. Conclusion