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Quatrain 25 from Rubaiyat of Rumi
Description: English Translation of the Quatrain
O greenery of every tree, every garden, and every plant,
O fortune, prosperity, and my work and livelihood,
O solitude, spiritual music, sincerity, and hypocrisy,
Without Your presence, all these are mere illusions, come.
Analysis of the Quatrains
Nature as a Metaphor: The poet associates the beloved with the beauty and vitality of nature, symbolizing life, growth, and abundance.
Fortune and Prosperity: The beloved is seen as the source of all good fortune and success.
Spiritual Practices: Solitude, spiritual music (Sama), sincerity, and even hypocrisy are mentioned, suggesting a range of spiritual practices and states.
The Beloved as the Source of All: The final line emphasizes the beloved as the ultimate source of all things, without whom all other experiences are illusory.