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202370 minPGdocumentary

Mevlana Rumi

202370 minPGdocumentary

In 13th-century Anatolia, Rumi emerges as a spiritual leader, offering wisdom and compassion amid the chaos of Mongol threats and internal strife.

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In 13th-century Anatolia, Rumi emerges as a spiritual leader, offering wisdom and compassion amid the chaos of Mongol threats and internal strife.

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In 13th-century Anatolia, as the Mongol threat looms and internal turmoil rages, Rumi, a wise spiritual figure, emerges to assuage people's fears. His timeless words unite reason and compassion, inspiring change.

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