Rumi and Shams’ Silent Rebellion: Parallels with Vedanta, Buddhism, and Shaivism by Mostafa Vaziri

Explore the profound spiritual convergences between Rumi and Shams through Mostafa Vaziri's scholarly lens. This compelling work traces the mystical dialogue between the two Sufi masters and reveals striking parallels with Vedantic philosophy, Buddhist thought, and Shaivite traditions. Vaziri's meticulous analysis illuminates how their "silent rebellion" against dogmatic orthodoxy mirrors universal themes of non-duality, transcendence, and the dissolution of ego across Eastern philosophical systems. Essential reading for scholars of comparative mysticism and those seeking deeper understanding of Sufism's place within the broader landscape of world spirituality.