Rumi – Tales to Live By - By Kamla K. Kapur

Oh my God!—this is the first thing that comes to my mind whenever I think of this book. It feels like one of those comforting songs on your playlist that—you keep going back to again and again.

I’m in love with this book in the same way I adore Elif Shafak’s “Forty Rules of Love”. I have already read it a couple of times and I know I’ll keep rereading it.

Kamla K. Kapur retells Rumi’s wisdom through stories that are warm, engaging, and so easy to connect with. She doesn’t present Rumi in a heavy way—instead, she makes his lessons so easy to connect with-through simple tales that feel close to our own lives.

One story is about a parrot longing to be free from its cage—not just a bird’s story, but a reminder of our own hidden cages and the yearning we all carry for freedom.

Another story talks about a humble water carrier, whose sincerity and love shine brighter than power or wealth, teaching us that true value lies in the heart.

There is also one story of a rich man who only realises through loss that generosity is the only way to truly hold on to what we have.

What makes this book so special is its simplicity and balance. It’s spiritual without ever being preachy, thoughtful and never complicated.

In fact, it reminds me of childhood—those easy, comforting stories that somehow carried the deepest lessons of life.

Kamla Kapur beautifully shows that Rumi’s teachings are timeless.

This is a book you can always return to. You don’t need to read it in one go—just open any page, read a story, and let it stay with you for the day.

Overall, it’s a calming, soul-soothing read that gently reminds you how to live more lovingly, more truthfully, and more kindly.

Its just WOW…..

A thought provoking line from the book- “When does anything ever decrease by suffering and dying?”

AS: Happy Reading! 😀

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