Every time I read Rumi in English translation I feel like I'm getting a beautiful shadow of something I'll never truly access and it makes me question if any cross-cultural understanding is real.
More people experience this than they realize.
The gap between original and translated spiritual texts creates existential doubt about the possibility of authentic cross-cultural transmission.
“Where Are You with Translation and the movement of ideas between cultures?”
Peri can explain why this happens, help you decide if this is the right situation for you, and point toward the right journey or coach.
If this sounds familiar, the Library can help you find the bigger picture.