The Exploits of the Incomparable Mulla Nasrudin (Pocket)

The Exploits of the Incomparable Mulla Nasrudin (Pocket)

<p>Mulla Nasrudin, the wise fool of Eastern folklore, holds a special place in Sufi studies. The Sufis, who believe that deep intuition is the only real guide to knowledge, use the humorous stories of Nasrudin’s adventures almost like exercises.</p><p>They ask people to choose a few which especially appeal to them, and turn them over in their mind, making them their own.</p><p>Sufi teaching masters say that in this way a breakthrough into a higher wisdom can be effected. A single story can work on many levels, from great humor to initiating profound thought.</p>