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In Attar's renowned 12th century Sufi classic, The Conference of the Birds, the many types of human beings and their various spiritual aptitudes are represented by a multitude of birds. This vast company sets off to encounter the Great Simurgh—a majestic Bird Who represents the Lord of the Worlds—the Divine Source of Being. But of all those who embark on this journey, only 30 stay the formidable course and are able to overcome the enormous challenges and attendant trials. Only thirty birds made it to the august Threshold. Kerim Guc, whose grandmothers stories helped form his spiritual life, most imaginatively and effectively shares tales told by these 30 birds, each of which help to open the Magnificent Gate bit by bit. The stories, selected from various cultures and epochs, help to clarify 30 "realizations" needed by any seeker in his or her final Return to the One. These Wisdom Teachings underscore the Universality and Timelessness of what is encountered in the spiritual life. Kerim Guc's stories are unforgettable and immediately affect the awareness and inner practice of the reader—young or old.
Contents
Contents Preface.....9
Special Thanks.....13
The Journey From "I" To "Him"...17
My Grandmother's Stories.....19
The Guide.........21
The Journey....25
The Story of How the Door Was Finally Opened.......29
1- The Hoopoe's Story-Goodness..31
2- The Flamingo's Story - Harmony..34
3- The Swan's Story - Flow..39
4- The Seagull's Story - Point Of View..47
5- The Robin's Story - Oneness....53
6- The Dove's Story - Loyalty..587- The Eagle's Story - Justice..63
8- The Pheasant's Story - The Order Of Unity..68
9- The Hawk's Story - Independence From The World..73
10- The Partridge's Story - Sacrifice..76
11- The Hummingbird's Story - Friendship..80
12-The Stork's Story - Temporariness..83
13-The Owl Story - Wisdom..87
14-The Pigeon Story - Service..91
15- The Falcon's Story - Freedom..95
16- The Peacock's Story - Relativity..101
17- The Eagle Owl, Puhu's Story - Perception..107
18- The Pelican's Story-Overcoming Arrogance..114
19- The Raven's Story - Being At The Center..118
20- The Finch's Story - Compassion..123
21- The Canary's Story - Humility..128
22- The Huma Bird's Story Wealth.* * *..132
23- The Swallow's Story Struggle.* * *..137
24-The Kite's Story - Surrender..141
25-The Crane's Story - Unity..147
26- The Falcon's Story - Merit..151
27-The Albatross's Story - Suspicion..155
28-The Crow's Story - Vigilance..160
29-The Nightingale's Story - Forgiveness..167
30-The Parrot Tuti's Story - Sincerity..171
Final Curtain...175
Afterword: The Story Of How These Stories Came To Be Published in Kentucky!.... 179
