Note 101 — THE BOOK OF THE MESNEVĪ
James W. (James William) Redhouse translation
In Persian, empty promises and boastings are also called “wind.” Hence, the poet suggests ablution to cleanse from such;—mental ablution.
James W. (James William) Redhouse translation
In Persian, empty promises and boastings are also called “wind.” Hence, the poet suggests ablution to cleanse from such;—mental ablution.