New Ghazal Posted: I wish you would veil your moon-like face, Ghazal 35 by Saadi

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I wish you would veil your moon-like face, Ghazal 35 by Saadi

Description: This ghazal by Saadi is a poetic tribute to an unattainable beloved whose beauty and charm captivate all who behold it. Saadi marvels at the beloved’s perfection, lamenting that such divine beauty should remain hidden from undeserving eyes. The poet expresses his willingness to endure hardship and even death for a chance to serve or glimpse the beloved. Through his eloquent lines, Saadi intertwines themes of humility, devotion, and the transcendent nature of true beauty, emphasizing that only those with pure and discerning hearts can fully appreciate such divine grace.

New Ghazal Posted: Whoever’s heart you capture will never escape your snare, Ghazal 34 by Saadi

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Whoever’s heart you capture will never escape your snare, Ghazal 34 by Saadi

Description: In this poignant ghazal, Saadi delves into the themes of love, captivity, and surrender. The poet portrays the beloved as an irresistible force, a ruler of beauty who captivates all and leaves them hopelessly ensnared. Saadi laments the lack of compassion in the beloved, expressing both reverence for their allure and frustration at their indifference. Through vivid imagery of fire, flowers, and snared hearts, the poem captures the intensity of love’s trials, highlighting the poet’s acknowledgment of his own vulnerability in the face of such overwhelming beauty and power.

New Ghazal Posted: Everyone’s devotion fades with time, Ghazal 33 by Saadi

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Everyone’s devotion fades with time, Ghazal 33 by Saadi

Description: This ghazal by Saadi Shirazi expresses the eternal and unyielding nature of the poet's love for his beloved. Saadi reflects on the timelessness of his devotion, contrasting it with the fleeting passions of others. He portrays his love as both a spiritual act of worship and a trial that surpasses even death and resurrection. The poem is filled with a sense of longing and surrender, as Saadi envisions his ultimate fate as a martyr to love, finding meaning in both life and death at the beloved’s threshold. It is a profound meditation on the transformative and transcendent power of love.

New Ghazal Posted: Your teacher taught you all the arts of playfulness and charm, Ghazal 32 by Saadi

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Your teacher taught you all the arts of playfulness and charm, Ghazal 32 by Saadi

Description: This ghazal by Saadi Shirazi is a celebration of the beloved’s irresistible charm and the transformative power of love. Saadi marvels at the beloved’s mastery of beauty and allure, likening their traits to celestial and mythical figures. He reflects on how their captivating presence inspired him to abandon religious scholarship for poetry and how their love dismantled his devotion to asceticism. The ghazal explores themes of enchantment, devotion, and the overwhelming power of love to reshape one’s identity and destiny. Saadi’s vivid imagery and heartfelt tone create an ode to the beloved’s divine-like influence.

New Ghazal Posted: What chaos your beauty unleashed upon the world, Ghazal 31 by Saadi

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What chaos your beauty unleashed upon the world, Ghazal 31 by Saadi

Description: This ghazal by Saadi is a heartfelt exploration of the turmoil caused by overwhelming beauty and love. Saadi describes how the beloved’s unmatched allure creates both fascination and chaos, leaving him captivated and unable to look away. He laments the pain inflicted by the beloved’s indifferent glances and how their presence has reshaped the natural world, as well as his own peace of mind. Despite the hardships, Saadi’s devotion remains steadfast, and he foresees his story becoming one of love’s ultimate sacrifice. The poem resonates with themes of beauty’s power, love’s turmoil, and the eternal nature of devotion.

New Hekayat Posted: Hekayat 10 from Chapter 8 of Golestan of Saadi

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Hekayat 10 from Chapter 8 of Golestan of Saadi

Do not share every secret you hold with a friend, for who knows if they may one day become an enemy. Similarly, do not harm your enemy unnecessarily, for they might one day become a friend. A secret you wish to keep should not be shared with anyone, even a…

New Hekayat Posted: Hekayat 9 from Chapter 8 of Golestan of Saadi

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Hekayat 9 from Chapter 8 of Golestan of Saadi

One cannot rely on the friendship of kings,Nor on the sweet songs of children,For the first changes with a whim,And the second shifts like a fleeting dream. Do not give your heart to a lover of a thousand friends,For if you do, that heart will soon meet separation.

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

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Hekayat 8 from Chapter 8 of Golestan of Saadi

Showing mercy to the wicked is an injustice to the virtuous,And pardoning oppressors is cruelty to the oppressed. If you nurture and favor a vile person,He will commit more crimes, emboldened by your support.

New Hekayat Posted: Hekayat 7 from Chapter 8 of Golestan of Saadi

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Hekayat 7 from Chapter 8 of Golestan of Saadi

Three things sustains forever: Wealth without trade, and Knowlege without debate, and  Nation without wise policy.

New Hekayat Posted: Hekayat 6 from Chapter 8 of Golestan of Saadi

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Hekayat 6 from Chapter 8 of Golestan of Saadi

A kingdom gains beauty from wise counselors,And religion achieves perfection through the devout.Kings are more in need of the company of the wiseThan the wise are of closeness to kings. O king, if you heed one piece of advice,There is no counsel in the world better than this:Entrust tasks only…