The Mesnavi and The Acts of the Adepts: Page Index

Title Page

Contents

Translator's Preface

Title Page

Chapter I

Chapter II

Chapter III

Chapter IV

Chapter V

Chapter VI

Chapter VII

Chapter VIII

Chapter IX

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