Perfume of the Desert: Inspirations from Sufi Wisdom

by Andrew Harvey, Eryk Hanut

Renowned for his inspiring interpretations of world spiritual traditions, celebrated modern mystic Andrew Harvey teams with photographer Eryk Hanut to create a stunning book of readings drawn from Sufi mysticism. Teaching stories, prophetic sayings, folk tales and jests, Hanut's evocative photographs, and Harvey's breathtaking translations of the ecstatic poetry of Rumi, Kabir, and others make this little book an inspirational and artistic treasure.

Genres: Poetry, Islam, Spirituality

196 pages, Paperback

First published April 1, 1999

About the author

Andrew Harvey is an author, religious scholar and teacher of mystic traditions, known primarily for his popular nonfiction books on spiritual or mystical themes, beginning with his 1983 A Journey in Ladakh.

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Reviews

[Elephas · Rating 4 out of 5]

Poems to remind of Ya Rabb..May my heart always yearns for You. The collection could move you to tears. My few favourites are:

- Four Things to Know by Attar
- Without your Mercy by Sheikh Ansari
- Help me Lord by Sheikh Ansari
- This is your heart by Ruzbihan Baqli
- I take refuge in You by Rabia
- The discovery by Kabir
- The woman in the desert by Abu Muhammad Morta’ash
- No end by Dhul al-Nun
- Story of a vulture and a kite by Sadi
- Even if you lose all you have by Sultan Valad
- The two bewilderments by Kalabadhi
- Be free like the cypress by Sadi
- Love is here by Rumi
- Total dedication by Sheikh Ansari
- The bride-soul longs for her husband, the Beloved by Kabir
- Kill me, my faithful friends by Hallaj

[Venkatesan Natarajan · Rating 4 out of 5]

It is a beautiful glimpse into the Sufi mystical world. Inspiring and passionate tales of Sufi lore, saints with poetry, sayings and literature make it a must read. Excerpts of Mullah Nasruddin, Kabir, Rumi, Rabia etc. are the various gems that keep you bound to this book.

[Elaine · Rating 4 out of 5]

beautiful poems, beautiful stories, very enlightening and soothing.

[Ivan Granger · Rating 5 out of 5]

Something about Andrew Harvey’s selections and translations always strike a pure note. This book is a delightful collection of poetry and Sufi wisdom stories. Rumi, Kabir, al-Hallaj, Shabistari, Ansari… This is one I return to again and again.

[Soeltra yani · Rating 3 out of 5]

gua baru dapaet nih buku di toko buku tua daerah kwitang. tokonya sih kelihatan tua, tapi nyediain nih buku yang edisi indonesianya. mantep!!!
ada karyanya Rumi juga loohh...

[Todd · Rating 4 out of 5]

I love sufism.