ghost Posted March 26, 2005 Report Share Posted March 26, 2005 A few week ago I saw this program on the tv, about twirling... and that's what sparked my interest... it showed a sufi muslim teaching twirling... as in he was literally moving round and round on the spot.. one hand pointed in the air and the other towards the ground.. unfortunately i didnt catch the name of the program as i was just flicking through channels when i came across it, whilst eating my Sunday morning prontahs. does anyone have any more information on this? 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pheena Posted March 26, 2005 Report Share Posted March 26, 2005 are you wanting to know more about the twirling or the program which aired. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Pheena Posted March 26, 2005 Report Share Posted March 26, 2005 http://www.khamush.com/bio.htm In Turkey today, Rumi is revered by many as the founder of the Mevlevi Order, which is associated with the colorful "whirling dervishes," the Sufis who twirl themselves into joyful merger with the Absolute. Indeed, Rumi himself helped make popular the once questionable practice of this mystic dance by twirling, first in the marketplace, and later, to the astonishment of many, at a funeral for a beloved friend. Iran, which has assumed the role of the preserver of Persian culture, has in recent years offered its respects to the poet through an abundant outpouring of new scholarly essays. http://www.dankphotos.com/whirling/index.shtml http://www.shira.net/dervturk.htm http://www.gregangelo.com/define.htm Whirling Dervish (wurl-ing dur-vish) n. 1. A mystical dancer who stands between the material and cosmic worlds. His dance is part of a sacred ceremony in which the dervish rotates in a precise rhythm. He represents the earth revolving on its axis while orbiting the sun. The purpose of the ritual whirling is for the dervish to empty himself of all distracting thoughts, placing him in trance; released from his body he conquers dizziness. http://www.allaboutturkey.com/dervis.htm http://fusionanomaly.net/whirlingdervishes.html http://www.turkeytravelplanner.com/WhereTo...ya/mevlevi.html http://www.goredsea.com/EN_MagazineArchive...whirlingdervish 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ghost Posted March 27, 2005 Author Report Share Posted March 27, 2005 has anyone tried it? 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
challenge_everything Posted March 27, 2005 Report Share Posted March 27, 2005 a beautfil experience 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
guv Posted March 27, 2005 Report Share Posted March 27, 2005 i've seen dervishes at a programme in birmingham... absolutely stunning... amazing sight & beautiful atmosphere. haven't tried it myself. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HeyDudesWassup Posted March 27, 2005 Report Share Posted March 27, 2005 I think I will give it a whirl today. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ghost Posted March 27, 2005 Author Report Share Posted March 27, 2005 a beautfil experience is it possible to share your emotions, feelings and thoughts that you came across, before, through and after your experience? did it change your process of thought? did it change your perception of the world? did u jus get dizzy? 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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