From Mevlevi to Mataram: Transmission of sufi values in the concept of musical aesthetics according to Sultan Agung
rast müzikoloji dergisi September 30, 2026 I. Sejati, S. Sunarto, Robby Habiba Abror et al.
Sufi aesthetics in the Mevlevi tradition and Mataram Court art illuminate a deep interconnection between spiritual consciousness and artistic expression, underscoring how mystical ideas are transformed into aesthetic experiences through sound, movement, and symbolism. The Mevlevi order, inspired by Jalal al-Din Rumi’s Mathnawi, embodies a synthesis of poetry, music, and ritual performance to...