This quote by Rumi suggests that to truly understand and know something or someone, you need to embody it in every part of your being. In the context of love, it means that to fully comprehend the essence of your beloved, you must become a lover yourself in every aspect. It’s not just about feeling love or expressing it superficially; it’s about letting love permeate every cell of your body, transforming you into a person who embodies love.
The term “Beloved” can be interpreted in various ways. It could refer to a romantic partner, God (in spiritual contexts), or anything one is deeply passionate about – an art form, nature, knowledge etc.
From a personal development outlook today, this idea encourages us to immerse ourselves completely in whatever we seek growth and understanding in. Such as:
1) in relationships: To truly understand our partners and build meaningful connections with them; we need to become lovers not just physically but emotionally and mentally as well – empathizing with their feelings and thoughts.
2) in career: To excel at work or business we must ‘become’ what we do – internalize our roles so much so that they become second nature.
3) Spirituality/Mindfulness: The practice of mindfulness requires us to ‘becive’ present moment awareness – embodying calmness and presence at all times.
4) Learning new skills/hobbies: One can only master an art when they let their passion for it seep into their very being – practicing relentlessly until the skill becomes an integral part of them.
Rumi’s quote emphasizes on holistic involvement as key for deep understanding & mastery weather its people (relationships), things (passions/interests), concepts (knowledge/wisdom) or experiences (spiritual/personal growth).
