Welcome to Rumi Network
World's Longest Running and Most Popular Online Destination for Rumi (Founded 1988 in NYC)

Rumi Network is dedicated to Rumi; the brilliant classical Persian poet, mystic and philosopher. Rumi is the most prolific poet in history and one of the greatest mystics and philosophers of all time. He is well known for his incredibly moving poems and beliefs in universal love, tolerance of religion and race, self-empowerment, spiritual development and enlightenment. To learn more about his incredible life and work read "Rumi's Untold Story" on our site.

Rumi Belongs to the Whole World - He can't be Contained by a Single Religion or Region
Rumi is a global force. Today, even his birth region can't claim him since he is the national poet of 3 or possibly 4 countries. Therefore, we are also focused on bringing Rumi's poetry and timeless message to new cultures and languages. Over the years we have introduced Rumi to many non-English speaking countries, such as Germany, Romania, Spanish speaking nations and China, among many others.

Valentino St. Germain (Shah Ram Shiva)
Rumi Network is based on the work of award-winning Rumi translator and scholar, author, recording artist,
Ascension Master and teacher of advanced spirituality, Valentino St. Germain.
Val St. Germain, who publishes under the pseudonym (a yogic title) of Shah Ram Shiva, is one of the original translators and popularizers of Rumi.
He began interpreting the poetry of Rumi in the late '80s, from its original Persian language and has been releasing books and presenting Rumi concerts, talks and workshops in the US ever since.

The Largest Selection of Powerful Rumi Quotes
We're very honored to host the world's largest selection of the most powerful, potent and popular Rumi quotes. Currently at over 250.

We Support Authentic Rumi Interpretations
For a few years in early 2000's Rumi became the most widely read poet in America. Mr. St. Germain says, "I began translating Rumi in 1988, and publishing, sharing and performing his poetry in 1991. I never thought that he would become so popular in the West in such a short time." Due to Rumi's sudden popularity in the US, publishers rushed to putout any book with Rumi in the title. Therefore, it's very rare to find interpretations of Rumi that are authentic, since almost all such books are written by those with no knowledge of the Persian language, its culture and mystical traditions.

RENDING THE VEIL, A Unique Book
Valentino St. Germain's aim has always been to provide authentic translations of Rumi's work. For example his most unique and award-winning 1995 book Rending The Veil: Literal and Poetic Translations of Rumi, provides 252 poems of Rumi is 4 versions. 1. Original Persian calligraphy. 2. Transliteration. 3. Word-for-word translation. 4. Literal, or close to the original, English translation. Sample pages of this book are available here.

In addition to the unique Rending The Veil (a recipient of the Benjamin Franklin Award), Valentino St. Germain's (Shahram Shiva) translations and interpretations of Rumi have been published in several books. His latest books on Rumi are Rumi: The Beloved Is You and Rumi's Untold Story. Val St. Germain's Rumi interpretations are quoted and referred to in several hundred books in English and other languages.

Valentino St. Germain's lyrical Rumi renditions are also available in two groundbreaking music albums: "Rumi: Lovedrunk" and "Rumi: Love Evolve" an album of original songs and Rumi poems. Val St. Germain is a master Rumi presenter and the voice of Rumi for the 21st Century.

Rumi in Today's Pop Culture
Rumi is very popular with the younger generations in the US. Beyonce Knowles and Shawn Carter's (Jay Z) daughter is named "Rumi" in his honor. Other musicians, Madonna and Coldplay, have done songs about Rumi. For a while there was a feature film in development about Rumi by the screenwriter of the Oscar-winning movie The Gladiator (David Franzoni).

Valentino St. Germain's
The Ascension Prophecies:
The Secret Guide to Unlocking Your Superpowers and Mastering Your Soul's Mission on the Path to Ascension

is on Amazon Kindle , Paperback , Hardcover

The Ascension Prophecies:
The Secret Guide to Unlocking Your Superpowers and Mastering Your Soul's Mission on the Path to Ascension

The Ascension Prophecies is a masterclass, be prepared to experience a shift. The Ascension Prophecies will shake your belief system and tear away the veil of secrecy on the true power of you. You are the savior that you seek and the god that you worship. You will inhabit and fully absorb this message, of your limitless self, by the end of this book.

If you choose to take charge of your own destiny instead of being a follower. If you want to find out what's under the surface and discover the real meaning of things instead of being swayed by the mainstream at all times. If you dust your belief system from time to time and reevaluate your likes and dislikes. If you have managed (or seriously trying) to undo your childhood programming. If you're hungry for wisdom and to push yourself higher at all times. Then this book is for you.

Although the terms self-empowerment and ascension are commonplace in the world of personal and spiritual growth, very few actually understand the process or even desire it. Real spirituality is not depended on any base religion. Real spirituality is not about submission, it's about self-empowerment. This is a key secret teaching in mysticism. Yet, all so-called spiritual movements in the world are just an extension of some religion; demanding a slave mindset from their followers to participate in their doctrine.

It is the intention and the mission of this book to cut through centuries old haze of disinformation that has existed about the true power of the self and real spirituality, and to inspire, guide and help you to keep on expanding and ascending.

Rumi Network's
The Essential Rumi Quotes:
Top 300 Most Inspiring

is on Amazon Kindle , Paperback , Hardcover

The Essential Rumi Quotes:
Top 300 Most Inspiring

The Essential Rumi Quotes, offers the reader a collection of the most powerful, passionate, endearing, and inspiring quotes of Rumi, selected from our decades-long love affair with Rumi’s work. These beautiful quotes have been categorized in four sections:
1. The Power of Love;
2. Beauty, Music & Dance;
3. Hope, Recovery & Death;
4. The Ascended Master, The Teachings.

 

Valentino St. Germain's
The Prophet Is You:
The Secret Guide to Unlocking Your Own Powers and Discovering Your Soul's Mission on the Path to Ascension

is on Amazon Kindle , Paperback , Hardcover

The Prophet Is You:
The Secret Guide to Unlocking Your Own Powers and Discovering Your Soul's Mission on the Path to Ascension

You are the savior that you seek and the god that you workshop.

If you choose to take charge of your own destiny instead of being a follower. If you want to find out what's under the surface and discover the real meaning of things instead of being swayed by the mainstream at all times. If you dust your belief system from time to time and reevaluate your likes and dislikes. If you have managed (or seriously trying) to undo your childhood programming. If you're hungry for wisdom and to push yourself higher at all times. Then this book is for you.

Although the terms self-empowerment and ascension are commonplace in the world of personal and spiritual growth, very few actually understand the process or even desire it. Real spirituality is not depended on any base religion. Real spirituality is not about submission, it's about self-empowerment. This is a key secret teaching in mysticism. Yet, all so-called spiritual movements in the world are just an extension of some religion; demanding a slave mindset from their followers to participate in their doctrine.

It is the intention and the mission of this book to cut through centuries old haze of disinformation that has existed about the true power of the self and real spirituality, and to inspire, guide and help you to keep on expanding and ascending.

Shahram Shiva's
Rumi: Love Evolve
10 Favorite Rumi Songs

New Album Released on 11/11/23

Spotify, Apple Music, Amazon Music, YouTube Music

RUMI: Love Evolve is Shahram Shiva's latest album of transformative songs. It is a multi-genre CD with mind-altering lyrics by Shiva.

Blending elements of rock, dance, chillout, ambient, electronic and acoustic with the hypnotic voice of Shahram Shiva (VSG), this beautiful and unusual album is an anthem for progressive minds and spirits that yearn to constantly evolve and an empowering experience of love, beauty, freedom, self acceptance, wisdom and joy.

RUMI: Love Evolve features new original lyrics and some of Shahram Shiva's favorite Rumi poems.

Love Evolve is Produced by the multiple GRAMMY nominee and GRAMMY Award-winner Danny Blume and Shahram Shiva. (Valentino St. Germain publishes under the pseudonym of Shah Ram Shiva,)

Rumi: Love Evolve is now available on all music channels.

Shahram Shiva's
Rumi: The Beloved is You
My Favorite Collection of Deeply Passionate, Whimsical, Spiritual and Profound Poems and Quotes

is on Amazon Kindle , Paperback , Hardcover

New Ultimate Rumi Collection of Passionate, Powerful, Memorable Poems & Quotes

Rumi: The Beloved is You, is a luminous new book by longtime Rumi translator and author, Shahram Shiva. This ultimate selection offers the reader a uniquely compiled collection of the most powerful and memorable poems and quotes of Rumi. This very special book presents a cross section of the best examples from various themes that Rumi chose to express his teachings and share his unique spiritual growth process. The Beloved is You represents some of Shahram Shiva's all-time favorite poems and quotes.

Val St. Germain's
Your Cosmic Ascension
The Secret Guide for the Gen Z to Unlock their Superpowers and Discover their Soul's Mission on the Path to Ascension


is on Amazon Kindle , Paperback
, Hardcover
(Rumi Network, 2024)

The Power to Transform the Reader
YOUR COSMIC ASCENSION is a masterclass for the Generation Z; be prepared to experience a shift. Your Cosmic Ascension will shake your belief system and tear away the veil of secrecy on the true power of you. You are the savior that you seek and the god that you worship. You will inhabit and fully absorb this message, of your limitless self, by the end of this book.

Zero Fluff
Most of what’s being pushed as media (books/podcasts/video) on spiritual growth are all fluff and simple copy and paste of texts from old books or just a rehash of Spirituality 101 base knowledge. Val St. Germain’s books are pure content with the power to transform the reader.

 

Shahram Shiva's
12 Secret Laws of Self-Realization
A Guide to Enlightenment and Ascension by a Modern Mystic

is on Amazon Kindle and Paperback.

This book also includes, The 4 Stages of Soul Evolution.

If you choose to take charge of your own destiny instead of being a follower. If you like to think and feel your way through life. If you want to find out what’s under the surface and discover the real meaning of things instead of being swayed by the mainstream at all times. If you dust your belief system from time to time and reevaluate your likes and dislikes. If you have managed (or seriously trying) to undo your childhood programming. If you’re hungry for wisdom and to push yourself higher at all times. Then this book is for you.

 

Shahram Shiva's book
Rumi's Untold Story:
From 30-Year Research

is available as Amazon Kindle & Paperback.

Rumi's Untold Story is written from 30-year research by award-winning Rumi translator, scholar and author Shahram Shiva. It provides a clear record of highlights of Rumi's life and clarifies certain aspects of his very colorful history which have been kept secret from public until now. It covers Rumi's unconventional relationship with his mentor Shams and Sham's controversial and doomed marriage to Rumi's daughter Kimia.

 

Shahram Shiva's book
Transformative Whirling
Shahram Shiva's Unique & Proven 4-Step Method to Whirling

is now available as Amazon Kindle & Paperback.

Shahram Shiva has invented a unique new breakthrough technique that makes it possible for all to whirl comfortably, competently, without any dizziness or discomfort. The beauty of this system and key to its success are in its simplicity.

Since 1995, Shahram Shiva has helped tens of thousands of people to whirl comfortably and competently. Some of his whirling students, including Deepak Chopra, teach this method in their workshops.

Shahram Shiva's guided group whirling has been featured on CNN, and he's taught it for many years at Kripalu Center, Omega Institute, NY Open Center among many other universities and institutions. He's worked with choreographers and stage directors for whirling shows. Also performed and has trained dancers to whirl at New York's Joyce and LaMama theaters. Furthermore he trained the actor Robert Downey Jr. to whirl in the movie Game 6.

Rumi, Thief of Sleep:
Quatrains from the Persian

(Hohm Press)
This paperback with a foreword by Deepak Chopra,
contains selections of the
best of the English translations
that appeared in Shahram Shiva's award-winning book Rending the Veil.

“In Persian, there are four levels of friendship each relating to a degree in closeness and intimacy: Aashenaa (to know someone casually), Doost (a close friend), Rafeegh (your best friend) and Yaar (your inseparable lover). However, these levels are independent of the type of physical connection you have with someone. These degrees of closeness explain your deep soul connection with another being; your spouse, therefore, may only be your Aashenaa, or you may have a perfect platonic relationship with a Yaar. Some mystics measure their intimacy with God and the Beloved by using these levels. For RUMI, the Beloved and Shams were one, and both (as one) were his Yaar. That could explain why Rumi’s verses are being dubbed “love poems.” Should they be anything less?”

From the Introduction by
Shahram Shiva

“Words can heal, they can transform our lives and bring joy, meaning and purpose. Words can bring us closer to God. Such are the words of Rumi. In Thief of Sleep, Shahram Shiva (who embodies the culture, the wisdom and the history of Sufism in his very genes) brings us the healing experience.”


Deepak Chopra
author of How to Know God and
several NY Times Bestsellers


Hush Don't Say Anything to God:
Passionate Poems of Rumi

(Jain Publishing)
Shiva's book of lyrical interpretations of Rumi.

A book of verses of Rumi by an award-winning translator and poet. This selection catches Rumi in a rare mood and these are some of Rumi's most passionate and heartfelt expressions, each poem resonating with the intensity and fire rarely seen in English language before.

Shahram Shiva says, "Rumi--I am constantly reminded--is a miracle. Everything about him is absolute magic. Poetry in perfect rhyme and meter poured out of him as he whirled for hours on end, or as he fell into various states of ecstasy and rapture. There is music, rhythm and breath in most of his poems in Persian language. In my work as a translator I try to bring out some of these nuances. I try to pay a special attention to Rumi as a Persian mystic, and to the origin and the method of the creation of these timeless, sublime and always magical words."

"...These verses are not just meant for the libraries or the classrooms of academia. They are meant to be recited by human lovers and lovers of God. The passion of Rumi expressed in this book by Shahram Shiva will restore the exultation of spirit in your Being. This passion is holy and it will heal you..."
Deepak Chopra
author of How to Know God and
several NY Times Bestsellers

 

Rending The Veil:
Literal and Poetic Translations of Rumi

(HOHM Press)
Shiva's groundbreaking book of 252 poems of Rumi,
each presented in 4 versions, including the Persian and English.


Rending The Veil is a recipient of Benjamin Franklin Award for best book in the religion category. It is groundbreaking translation that traverses the world by which Rumi is brought into English -- from calligraphic Persian, to phonetic Persian, to literal English translations, to Shahram Shiva's own finely-wrought poems.

Please visit a flash presentation of Rending The Veil for more info.

Click here to see sample pages and the 4-step translation process.

Love Evolve is Shahram Shiva's latest album of transformative songs. It features new original lyrics by Shahram Shiva, in addition to some of his favorite Rumi songs.

Blending elements of rock, dance, groove based, ambient, electronic and acoustic and soaring female vocals with the hypnotic voice of Shahram Shiva, this beautiful and unusual album is an anthem for progressive minds and spirits that yearn to constantly evolve and an empowering experience of love, beauty, freedom, self acceptance, wisdom and joy.

Love Evolve is Produced by the multiple GRAMMY nominee and GRAMMY Award-winner Danny Blume and Shahram Shiva.

For more information, to listen or download or order please visit: loveevolve.com.

 


Shahram Shiva's celebrated "Rumi: Lovedrunk" CD, has been reissued in superior sound quality, with enhanced audio and new mastering. Each note, each beat and each word has been enhanced. This latest audio enhanced version is titled "Rumi: Lovedrunk - Remastered." It's available at all music download sites.

Rumi: Lovedrunk

Rumi: Lovedrunk is a groundbreaking audio project that features several talented musicians from Persia, Europe, Latin America and the U.S., and includes original compositions by Olivier Glissant and Michael Harrison. This album blends the exotic and the meditative with hip grooves and inventive arrangements and the deep, resonant and hypnotic voice of Shahram Shiva.

This meticulously composed and produced CD is much more than a “Spoken Word” project and can be listened to both for the beauty and power of Rumi’s words, as well as for the captivating and inspiring mood of the music and poetic images. It is the uncompromising artistic statement of three diverse and committed artists.



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NEWS:0

Valentino St. Germain's
The Ascension Prophecies:
The Secret Guide to Unlocking Your Superpowers and Mastering Your Soul's Mission on the Path to Ascension

is on Amazon Kindle , Paperback , Hardcover


The Essential Rumi Quotes
Top 300 Most Inspiring

is on Amazon Kindle , Paperback , Hardcover

The Prophet Is You: The Secret Guide to Unlocking Your Own Powers and Discovering Your Soul's Mission on the Path to Ascension
is on Amazon Kindle , Paperback , Hardcover

>> Shahram Shiva's
Rumi: Love Evolve -- 10 Favorite Rumi Songs
New Album Released on 11/11/23

Spotify, Apple Music, Amazon Music, YouTube Music

Val St. Germain's
Your Cosmic Ascension
The Secret Guide for the Gen Z to Unlock their Superpowers and Discover their Soul's Mission on the Path to Ascension

is on Amazon Kindle , Paperback
, Hardcover
(Rumi Network, 2024)

>> Happiness Is Loving Yourself is a popular Rumi-themed self-love event with practical teachings, several guided visualizations, unique affirmations and vision manifestation techniques. This workshop will help you to: discover a deeper understanding of who you are; enhance your self-awareness; experience self-acceptance and self-love; and expand your creative imagination.

We are now looking to bring this powerful self-love event to Ventura County, CA, including Malibu area, in 2023 and 2024.

> Press for Happiness is Loving Yourself: Yahoo News | LA Times | Hoodline.

> Happiness is Loving Yourself Event and Sign Up Page at Rumi.net/happiness

>> New Ultimate Rumi Collection of Passionate, Powerful, Memorable Poems & Quotes. Shahram Shiva's lluminous new book is now available on Amazon. Rumi: The Beloved Is You - My Favorite Collection of Deeply Passionate, Whimsical, Spiritual and Profound Poems and Quotes. Amazon Kindle , Paperback , Hardcover

>> The City of Los Angeles Department of Cultural Affairs has selected an artwork from author, writer and artist Shahram Shiva as part of their Reimagine Public Art campaign for Fall 2021.

>> A preview article on a new groundbreaking book on secrets of self-realization received a lot of attention online. We are pleased to announce the release of the book 12 Secret Laws of Self-Realization: A Guide to Enlightenment and Ascension by a Modern Mystic. This is Shahram Shiva's latest book, his 7th. It has just become available on Amazon Kindle and Paperback with a special introductory price.

>> Shahram Shiva's Rumi's Untold Story: From 30-Year Research, 2nd Edition with updated content, is now available Amazon Kindle & Paperback.

>> Cantecele_Iubirii_Rumi Rumi was introduced to the Romanian language for the first time by Shahram Shiva and Rumi Network in 2020. This is a Romanian book of Shahram Shiva's Rumi interpretations.

>> Listen to an enlightening 2-Part conversation with Shahram Shiva on his groundbreaking Rumi's Untold Story with Brett Larkin of Sivana Spirit. Click on images below. Also available on iTunes.

>> A YouTube conversation with Shahram Shiva on advanced spirituality, 5th Density or 5th Dimension ascension, self-realization, enlightenment, what comes after the basics of spirituality and what is beyond yoga with examples from the Matrix trilogy and more.


>> Shahram Shiva's Rumi poems have now been translated into Chinese in a new book released in 2017.

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UPCOMING EVENTS:
Shahram Shiva is currently focused on writing and is working on a new book. He is taking a break from touring. At this time he is available for private events and special appearances.

LATEST REVIEWS:
>> Shahram Shiva's voice brings alive the timeless soul of our beloved Rumi.
Hazel Patterson
Yoga Instructor

>> The music is beautiful and the lyrics are powerful. The production values are excellent. Great work!
Todd Steifel
Stiefel Freethought Foundation

>> I have been truly enjoying your amazing LOVE EVOLVE CD. Thanks for developing your gift into such a set of skills and for combining the art with the consciousness and sharing it with the world. In appreciation of you and gratitude for sharing your art with me. Keep up the great work!

Foster Gamble
Founder of the Thrive Movement

>> LOVE EVOLVE radiates a beautiful and inspiring message for our dynamic ever changing world. Shahram Shiva has the ability to fuse modern, progressive new age / chill out music and sounds with profound spiritual insights. His hypnotic voice and empowering poetry sounds effortless and blends beautifully with the pulsating, smooth and ever evolving soundtracks. Very unique - highly recommended.
Suzanne Doucet
NewAgeMusic.com

>> Shahram Shiva's CD LOVE EVOLVE is catching the world by storm. It is an album of original songs & Rumi inspirations. This is the 2nd CD from Shahram, after "Rumi: Lovedrunk." LOVE EVOLVE is dynamic, exciting, adventurous and captivating. The dramatic messages and music is transformative. Each track has it's own story and sound. Modern, hypnotic, it will rock your soul.
Gary Goldberg, radio host
"In The Spirit" on WRPI.org & WRPI-FM

>> Sometimes provoking, sometimes tender, yet always dynamic, Love Evolve blends poetry and music for a unique sonic experience. Intense percussion, soaring female vocals and trance inducing rhythms create the backdrop, while Shahram Shiva masterfully recites original poetry along with some of his favorite Rumi translations. This is one you don't want to miss.
Bette Timm
Music Reviewer

>> I am blown away by the songs. They are amazing. Wow, very powerful, touching and uplifting. Love Evolve will impact the lives of the masses and spread love & light to all.
Sarah

>>
Wow, those words are really beautiful and inspiring. Felt like a new person after listening. Thanks!
Wouter Kellerman
Flutist - 2015 GRAMMY winner

>> Things come to us at the right time, and that is when this music came to me. When I was ready to hear it, accept it, know it, resonate with it, evolve with it and become part of it. I'm sure this music will also come to many of you who are ready for it, you with a beautiful and "progressive heart" as Shahram so eloquently puts it.
Laura Sullivan
Pianist & Composer - 2014 GRAMMY winner

>> I enjoyed listening to your album, "Love Evolve." You have a great voice for sure. I found your work to be very thought provoking yet enjoyable to listen to. It was interesting how your voice (deeper vocal register) was contrasted by the higher female vocalists. Well done there!!! The rhythmic element provides that visceral reaction with the help of the electronic effects setting up a pleasing atmosphere. The lyrics got me thinking though. Thank you!
Leonardo Le San
Pianist & Composer

>> I downloaded Love Evolve from iTunes. It's cool because I can listen to it right on my iPhone. It's actually more jazzy and psychedelic than I realized at first. Great mystical lyrics, hypnotic vocals with some futuristic touches... But the flute and drums keep it earthy. Very danceable. Really nice!
Trish

>> soul food-music combined with love.
Yang

>> Listening to LOVE EVOLVE is like opening the door after a long day to find my sacred Lover has lit the candles and incense and prepared a delicately sensuous meal which he offers me by hand.
Deb

>> Fascinating, mind-altering album, with beautiful empowering poetry set to jazzy psychedelic music. Very sensual too! It seems to get deeper every time I listen to it.
via iTunes

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