Who Was Yunus Emre?

In 13th century Anatolia (modern-day Turkey), there lived two famous poets and Sufi mystics. One, of course, was the world-renowned Rumi. But there was another prominent and leading Sufi poet, who although not as famous as Rumi, still influences countless generations of lovers nearly seven centuries after his death: Yunus Emre.

In this short documentary, we take a look at the life and teachings of Yunus Emre, the 13th century Turkish folk poet and Sufi mystic who greatly influenced Turkish culture, literature, poetry, and philosophy. Some writers and scholars even regard him as the most important poet in Turkish history, as well as a key figure in Sufism.

We explore some of the legends attached to Yunus Emre, and take a closer look at some of the similarities and differences between him and his contemporary Rumi. The two, in fact, are even said to have met and respected each other, with Rumi seeking Yunus Emre's feedback on the former's literary masterpiece, the Masnavi.

So, sit back, rewind the clock and plunge into the depths of mystic Sufism to meet one of its most important figures: the Turkish dervish, Yunus Emre.

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This video is part of the upcoming Episode 3 of my spiritual podcast and YouTube series, The Voice of Love: Mystic Poetry for the Yearning Soul (link to Episode 2 below):

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UOug4PfN9XA&t=0s

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