Khayyam Robaei number 4:
گر می نخوری طعنه مزن مستان را
بنیاد مکن تو حیله و دستان را
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تو غره بدان مشو که می مینخوری
صد لقمه خوری که می غلام است آن را
If you don’t drink wine, don’t judge the drunkards, Nor lay traps when they’ve done no harm.
Don’t be proud of your soberness, For you eat a hundred haram bites, compared to which wine is insignificant.
This robaei from Khayyam talks about hypocrisy. Many people judge others based on lifestyle, that in their opinion is not right, but actually they themselves do much worse things that what others do.
This is a profound aspect of Khayyam’s poetry. His work often challenges the reader to reflect on their own actions and the judgments they pass on others. This Robaei uses the act of drinking wine as a metaphor for the broader human experience and the judgments that come with it. Khayyam’s message is timeless, reminding us that before we criticize others, we should consider our own actions and their impact. It’s a call for self-awareness and understanding that everyone has their own struggles and vices, visible or not.
