Some of the Shortcomings of The Secrets of Gulshan-e Raz
Gulshan-e Raz is one of the famous mystical works written by Sheikh Mahmoud Shabestari, who composed this mystical work under the influence of ibn Arabi’s mysticism in the 8th century. The reflection of Shabestari’s thoughts and poetry in this work can be clearly seen in the later sources. About 50 descriptions and margins there have been written on it over time. Dr. Mohammad Reza Barzegar Khaleghi has recently given a description and explanation on Gulshan-e Raz and named it The Secrets of Gulshan-e Raz. In general, the present study aimed at introducing the poet and his text and the mystic style. The major goal of this article was to report the shortcomings and defects contained in Barzegar Khaleghi’s great work, which was comprised of 3 main parts: introduction, the text of Gulshan-e Raz, and Barzegar Khalegi’s description and explanations of it. Barzegar Khaleghi has not corrected the text and has tried to describe the verses of Gulshan-e Raz in a simple, intense, and concise language. In the section of description and explanations, he has been able to give a certain meaning to vague and ambiguous things and give the reader an acceptable and appropriate religious meaning. He has avoided a disciple-like attitude towards Shabestri and ibn Arabi unlike the traditional commentators. However, in some cases, the meanings inserted in the section of explanation and description can be criticized.
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