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hamed
@hamed Dec. 2, 2024, 8:24 p.m.


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.

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hamed
@hamed Dec. 2, 2024, 8:22 p.m.


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.

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hamed
@hamed Dec. 2, 2024, 8:19 p.m.


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.

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hamed
@hamed Dec. 2, 2024, 8:15 p.m.


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.

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hamed
@hamed Dec. 2, 2024, 8:04 p.m.


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.

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hamed
@hamed Dec. 2, 2024, 7:14 p.m.


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…

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hamed
@hamed Dec. 2, 2024, 7:11 p.m.


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.

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hamed
@hamed Dec. 2, 2024, 7:09 p.m.


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,…

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hamed
@hamed Dec. 2, 2024, 7:06 p.m.


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.

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hamed
@hamed Dec. 2, 2024, 6:42 p.m.


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…

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