Journal of Discourse Review
Open Access Humanitarian Scholarship
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Open Access Humanitarian Scholarship
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Volume: 1 Issue: 3
Year: 2025, Page: 281-288,
Received: Oct. 20, 2025 Accepted: Nov. 25, 2025 Published: Dec. 31, 2025
Maulana Jalaluddin Rumi is a notable figure in poetry, Islamic theology, religious philosophy, Sufi mysticism, and spiritualism. He lived in the 13th century. Through various media, including literature (particularly poetry), mystic paths, and spiritual traditions, his extensive understanding of mysticism and spiritualism has an impact on generations to come. His deep influence may be seen in present popular culture creations including music, movies, and poetry. His teachings resonate with the wide-ranging global audiences of the 21st century. Rumi's teachings about the transformational power of love and compassion, the path of self-discovery and spiritual progress, and the unity and oneness of the Supreme Being offered comfort to today's mentally broken, divested, and diluted population. The Supreme Being provides some comfort to today's mentally broken, divested, and diluted population. Because of his profound teachings, Rumi became one of the most adored and renowned people across the world. This noble teaching of Rumi made him one of the most beloved and celebrated personages in human history. Therefore, this study traces the impact and influences of Rumi's mystic teaching regarding love, compassion, self-discovery, and transcendental self, specifically in Indian music and cinema. The study also strives to analyze why the mystic teaching of Rumi is crucial today and how it may help to develop a better human civilization. The study also focuses on what could be the future mode/medium through which Rumi's noble teachings can be spread more to reach a wide range of audiences all over the world.
Keywords: Sufi Mysticism, Mystic Teachings and Spiritualism, Love and Compassion, Indian Music and Cinema, Self-Discovery and Transcendentalism, Contemporary Popular Culture
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