New Rubaei Posted: Quatrain 97 from Rubaiyat of Rumi

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Quatrain 97 from Rubaiyat of Rumi

Description: English Translation of the Quatrain

Sleep came, but there was no place for sleep in my eyes,
For my eyes were filled with fire and water from your love.

I turned to my heart, and saw a heart like mercury,
I turned to my body, and saw it ruined and utterly destroyed.

Analysis of the Quatrains

Insomnia due to Love: The poet's inability to sleep is directly attributed to the intense emotions and thoughts caused by love.
The Heart and Body's State: The heart, being the seat of emotions, is compared to mercury, symbolizing its fluid and unstable state due to love. The body, on the other hand, is described as "ruined," indicating the physical and emotional toll of intense love.
The Power of Love: The quatrain highlights the transformative power of love, capable of altering both the emotional and physical state of an individual.

New Rubaei Posted: Quatrain 96 from Rubaiyat of Rumi

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Quatrain 96 from Rubaiyat of Rumi

Description: English Translation of the Quatrain

We have no need for wine to make us drunk,
Nor for the joy of our gathering to come from the lute and rebab.

Without a cupbearer, witness, musician, or flute,
We are wild and intoxicated, like ruined drunkards.

Analysis of the Quatrains

Spiritual Intoxication: The "drunkenness" referred to here is not physical but spiritual. It's a state of ecstasy and divine love.
Independence from External Stimuli: The poet asserts that true spiritual intoxication is not dependent on external factors like wine or music.
Inner Ecstasy: The state of being "wild and intoxicated" is an inner state, not reliant on external stimuli.
The Ruined Drunkard: This image is paradoxical. While it might seem negative, in Sufi symbolism, being "ruined" can signify a complete surrender to divine love.

New Ghazal Posted: Who can know the length of the night of separation until dawn? Ghazal 60 by Saadi

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Who can know the length of the night of separation until dawn? Ghazal 60 by Saadi

Description: This ghazal by Saadi Shirazi is a deeply emotional expression of the pain of separation from a beloved. It vividly portrays the turmoil of a love-stricken heart, bound by longing and yet unwavering in devotion. Saadi uses rich metaphors—comparing the beloved to a cypress, swearing by the dust under their feet, and likening their curls to prisons for scattered hearts—to capture the depth of his admiration and suffering. He reflects on the contrast between the beloved's indifference and the lover’s consuming anguish, ultimately exposing the universal vulnerability of those ensnared by love. The poem is both a lament and a testament to love's enduring power.

New Ghazal Posted: Is that you, or a garden cypress swaying as it walks, Ghazal 59 by Saadi

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Is that you, or a garden cypress swaying as it walks, Ghazal 59 by Saadi

Description: This ghazal by Saadi is a poetic meditation on love’s beauty, longing, and the enduring pain of separation. The poet marvels at the beloved's ethereal qualities, comparing them to heavenly and natural wonders. He speaks of the transformative power of love, where even lifeless walls bear the beloved’s image, and laments the sleepless nights brought by longing. Saadi reminds himself—and the reader—that love has always come with challenges and that enduring them is a testament to devotion. This work is both a celebration of the beloved's allure and a reflection on love's timeless trials.

New Ghazal Posted: I happened to find myself on the street of someone, Ghazal 58 by Saadi

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I happened to find myself on the street of someone, Ghazal 58 by Saadi

Description: This ghazal by Saadi reflects themes of love, entrapment, and enduring the trials of passion. The poet likens his love to a caged bird and describes the bittersweet nature of longing and captivity. The imagery of a fly falling into honey and a ball struck by a mallet emphasizes the inevitability of pain in love. Saadi conveys the universality of desire, suggesting that those who criticize it are often caught in their own traps of longing. The poem encapsulates the vulnerability and beauty of the human heart in love's grip.

New Ghazal Posted: Every dawn, the fragrance of flowers is from your garden, Ghazal 57 by Saadi

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Every dawn, the fragrance of flowers is from your garden, Ghazal 57 by Saadi

Description: This ghazal by Saadi is a lyrical homage to the beloved, whose beauty and essence are depicted as divine and unparalleled. Drawing on mystical and natural imagery, Saadi likens the beloved’s lips to the fountain of eternal life, their beauty to the sun and moon, and their fragrance to the morning breeze. The poet's admiration extends to mythic references, like Khidr and Joseph, to emphasize the beloved's transcendence. The ghazal concludes with Saadi’s yearning for intimacy, expressed humbly yet passionately through the metaphor of being a guest seeking the ultimate gift—a kiss. This poem beautifully weaves themes of divine love, longing, and devotion.

New Ghazal Posted: O you, in whose lips flows the water of my life, Ghazal 56 by Saadi

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O you, in whose lips flows the water of my life, Ghazal 56 by Saadi

Description: This ghazal by Saadi is a tender exploration of devotion, longing, and humility in love. He begins by portraying the beloved as the source of his vitality and the arbiter of his fate. Through exquisite imagery, Saadi conveys the beauty and power of the beloved, whose charm commands universal attention and leaves an indelible mark on the poet’s heart. Despite the beloved’s indifference or even hostility, the poet’s love remains steadfast and unconditional. The ghazal concludes with Saadi acknowledging his own unworthiness, comparing himself to a crow aspiring to reach the mythical Simurgh, symbolizing the beloved's unattainable majesty.

New Ghazal Posted: The state of love’s Majnun has changed today; Ghazal 55 by Saadi

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The state of love’s Majnun has changed today; Ghazal 55 by Saadi

Description: This ghazal by Saadi explores themes of love's overwhelming devotion and spiritual transformation. The poet reflects on the transformative power of love, as seen through the lens of legendary lovers like Majnun, Farhad, and Azra. Saadi emphasizes the futility of life and knowledge when disconnected from the beloved, suggesting that even the beloved’s cruelty contains hidden kindness. The poem carries a mystical undertone, likening love to a path leading to ultimate truth and divine understanding, urging the heart to remain loyal to this sacred pursuit.

New Ghazal Posted: The cypress of the garden bows before your grace, Ghazal 54 by Saadi

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The cypress of the garden bows before your grace, Ghazal 54 by Saadi

Description: This ghazal by Saadi Shirazi is a poetic exaltation of the beloved’s unmatched beauty and charm, with the natural world and celestial wonders paling in comparison. The beloved’s allure captivates all, leaving no heart untouched, and even seasons of spiritual devotion like Sha’ban and Ramadan are powerless against their mesmerizing gaze. Saadi reflects on the inescapable pull of love, likening it to a snare from which no one escapes unscathed. The poem concludes with a sharp rebuke to those who cannot appreciate the sweetness of love, equating their denial to finding bitterness in sugarcane. It is a celebration of love’s supremacy over reason and restraint.

New Ghazal Posted: The sight of you resolves all dilemmas, Ghazal 53 by Saadi

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The sight of you resolves all dilemmas, Ghazal 53 by Saadi

Description: This ghazal by Saadi Shirazi explores the transformative power of love and beauty, portraying the beloved as a divine and miraculous force that transcends human understanding. Saadi marvels at the beloved’s ability to turn even pain into joy and challenges the notion of renouncing love, seeing it as an eternal truth. Through vivid metaphors—such as comparing the beloved's lips to the fountain of life and the sweetness of nectar—Saadi illustrates the magnetic pull of love. He concludes by affirming that true lovers embrace death as liberation, finding salvation in their devotion. The poem is a testament to the enduring power of love and beauty as spiritual experiences.

New Ghazal Posted: That fortnight moon is veiled in mystery, Ghazal 52 by Saadi

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That fortnight moon is veiled in mystery, Ghazal 52 by Saadi

Description: This ghazal by Saadi Shirazi captures the intensity of unrequited love, the fleeting nature of life, and the beauty of the beloved that stirs longing and devotion. Saadi juxtaposes the beloved’s celestial allure with the transient woes of existence, underscoring the emotional turmoil of love. He meditates on the inevitability of time’s passage, the futility of worldly desires, and the eternal pull of spiritual or romantic longing. Through vivid metaphors and poignant imagery, the poet evokes the pain of separation, the joy of fleeting beauty, and the eternal truth that life, like love, is both fleeting and profound.

New Ghazal Posted: That is not merely hair and earlobe; it is day and night entwined. Ghazal 51 by Saadi

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That is not merely hair and earlobe; it is day and night entwined. Ghazal 51 by Saadi

Description: In this ghazal, Saadi uses rich metaphors to celebrate the beloved’s beauty and the transformative power of love, particularly in the spring season, a time of renewal. He marvels at the beloved’s charm, comparing it to natural elements like day and night, the cypress tree, and spring breezes. Saadi emphasizes the irresistible allure of love, even at the cost of pain and separation. He concludes by acknowledging the impossibility of hiding such intense emotions, highlighting the vulnerability and transparency of his feelings. The poem conveys both the rapture and the agony of love.

New Hekayat Posted: Hekayat 35 from Chapter 8 of Golestan of Saadi

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Hekayat 35 from Chapter 8 of Golestan of Saadi

There is nothing better for a fool than silence, and if he knew this benefit, he would not be a fool. If you do not have the perfection of wisdom, It is better to keep your tongue in your mouth. A person's speech reveals their flaws, Just as an empty…

New Hekayat Posted: Hekayat 34 from Chapter 8 of Golestan of Saadi

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Hekayat 34 from Chapter 8 of Golestan of Saadi

Work gets done with patience, but the hasty one fails. I saw with my own eyes in the desert That the slow overtook the fast. The wind-footed horse was left behind, While the camel driver continued at a steady pace.

New Hekayat Posted: Hekayat 33 from Chapter 8 of Golestan of Saadi

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Hekayat 33 from Chapter 8 of Golestan of Saadi

Whatever rises quickly, does not last long. I've heard that in the East, They make a Chinese bowl in forty years, Yet they make a hundred in a day in Marvdasht, Thus, you can see the difference in value. A small bird comes out of its egg and seeks sustenance,…

New Hekayat Posted: Hekayat 32 from Chapter 8 of Glestan of Saadi

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Hekayat 32 from Chapter 8 of Glestan of Saadi

Whoever does not do good in times of strength will face hardship in times of weakness. There is no one more ill-fated than the oppressor, For in times of calamity, they have no friends.

New Hekayat Posted: Hekayat 31 from Chapter 8 of Golestan of Saadi

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Hekayat 31 from Chapter 8 of Golestan of Saadi

Ten men can eat from one table, but two dogs will not share a carcass. The greedy is hungry even with the world at their disposal, and the content is full with a piece of bread. The wise have said: Contentment is better wealth than having a great fortune. A…

New Hekayat Posted: Hekayat 30 from Chapter 8 of Golestan of Saadi

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Hekayat 30 from Chapter 8 of Golestan of Saadi

Everyone sees their own intellect as perfect and their own child as beautiful.   A Jew and a Muslim were arguing To the point that their conversation made me laugh In frustration, the Muslim said: If this deed of mine Is not valid, God, may you end the life of…

New Hekayat Posted: Hekayat 29 from Chapter 8 of Golestan of Saadi

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Hekayat 29 from Chapter 8 of Golestan of Saadi

A speaker does not correct his words until someone points out his faults. Do not be proud of your eloquence Due to the praise of the ignorant and your own delusion.

New Hekayat Posted: Hekayat 28 from Chapter 8 of Golestan of Saadi

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Hekayat 28 from Chapter 8 of Golestan of Saadi

Do not be deceived by the enemy, nor buy into the flattery of a sycophant, for one has set a trap of deceit and the other has extended a net of greed. Praise delights the fool as a carcass seems plump to a vulture. Avoid listening to the praises of…

New Hekayat Posted: Hekayat 27 from Chapter 8 of Golestan of Saadi

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Whoever advises the obstinate, is in need of advice themselves.

New Hekayat Posted: Hekayat 26 from Chapter 8 of Golestan of Saadi

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Hekayat 26 from Chapter 8 of Golestan of Saadi

Do not inform the king of someone's betrayal unless you are completely confident that he will accept it; otherwise, you are risking your own ruin.   Prepare to speak, Only when  You know that your words will be effective.

New Tale Posted: The King and the Dervish

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The King and the Dervish

Author's Note:
This is one of the tales involving supernatural beings. The helper of the hero in this story is Khidr the Immortal. The tale of the King and the Dervish has been published in the book Kurdish Tales and Performances and others.

New Tale Posted: Alexander and the Water of Life

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Alexander and the Water of Life

Author's Note:
We have written another version of this story under the title The Water of Life and the Baktak (Nightmare). In both versions, an attempt is made to explain the secret of the long lifespan of certain beings. In The Water of Life and the Baktak, it is the lifespan of the crow and the Baktak that is justified, while in this tale, it is the evergreen nature of the pine and cypress trees.