The Illuminated Rumi
Describe symbolism in The Illuminated Rumi by Maulana Jalial al-Diin Riumii
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In the story, The Whole Catastrophe, the shirt, which lies over the heart, becomes a symbol of the heart and therefore of love, which is why it can cure Jacob's blindness.
The Whole Catastrophe