18. LOVE- AN ESSENCE OF ALL RELIGIONS (Jalaluddin Rumi)

CONTEXT: In this poem, the poet tells us that love is a powerful thing. It has a great effect on all the objects of nature. It has the power to change our feelings. It brings many changes whether we are sad or happy. It has the mighty power to make the kings as humble slaves.

EXPLANATION: LINES 1 TO 6: In these lines, the poet tells us about the power of love. It is love that is the essence of all the religions. It can change adversities into pleasures. It has the power to change thorns into roses. It changes vinegar into sweet wine. It changes a stake into a throne. Owing to love, misfortune gets a change and becomes a fortune. Burning fire becomes pleasant light. It makes a stone as soft as butter.

EXPLANATION: LINES 7 TO 12: In these lines, the poet tells us about the magical power of love. It has miraculous effect on everything of this world. He says that every grief becomes a moment of joy owing to the magical power of love. Love can make a fierce lion harmless. It gives health to the sick one. It demises every type of anger. It makes the kings as humble as slaves.

Short Questions

Q.NO.1: Who has written this poem?

Answer: This poem has been composed by a great and renowned Muslim poet Jalal Din Rumi. He has been famous for lyricism in poetry.

Q.NO.2: What is the theme of the poem? OR What is the moral of the poem? OR What is the central idea of the poem? OR Write a critical note on the poem. OR What is the effect of love? OR Is life worth living without love? OR What is the essence of all the religions? OR What becomes of vinegar through love? (DGK-12, RWP-12, FSD-12)

Answer: In this poem, the poet tells us that love is the essence of all the religions. It is a powerful thing and has a great magical effect on all the objects of nature. It can change thorns into roses, vinegar into sweet wine, misfortune into fortune and make the king a slave. The life without love is not worth living.