Reading Mewlānā’s “The Song of the Reed” (Neynameh) as an Existential Experience in the Horizon of Gabriel Marcel’s Ontology

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Rumi's Neynameh and Gabriel Marcel's existentialist philosophy, despite originating from different traditions, offer a shared response to human alienation by advocating a transition from 'having' to 'being' and a return to the transcendent through love, fidelity, and hope. Novelty: ClaimNovelty.NOVEL_FINDING. Consensus alignment: ConsensusAlignment.NEUTRAL.

Sepideh Golzar; M Fāmoori; Mohammad Hadi Khaleghzadeh; Mohammadreza Masoumi

doi:10.71594/lyriclit.2025.1224778

November 3, 2025Journal of Language and Literature StudiesOpen Access

Reading Mewlānā’s “The Song of the Reed” (Neynameh) as an Existential Experience in the Horizon of Gabriel Marcel’s Ontology

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Key Points

This research aims to interpret Mewlānā’s Neynameh as an expression of existential experience within the framework of Gabriel Marcel’s Christian existentialism.
Utilized hermeneutic analysis to examine Neynameh’s themes
Applied comparative interpretation focusing on Marcel's core concepts
Explored the relationship between Mewlānā's mysticism and Marcel's philosophy
Ney symbolizes the 'poor' human finding existence through 'being' rather than possession
Themes of separation and yearning for connection reflect a fundamental existential need
Both thinkers propose a shared response to human alienation through transitioning from 'having' to 'being' with love and hope

Implication

Hermeneutic analysis reveals existential themes in Mewlānā’s Neynameh, suggesting a path to overcome alienation.

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synapsesocial.com/papers/6a27adb0a963992e16267cdf https://doi.org/10.71594/lyriclit.2025.1224778

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Reading Mewlānā’s “The Song of the Reed” (Neynameh) as an Existential Experience in the Horizon of Gabriel Marcel’s Ontology

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Reading Mewlānā’s “The Song of the Reed” (Neynameh) as an Existential Experience in the Horizon of Gabriel Marcel’s Ontology

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