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Quatrain 32 from Rubaiyat of Rumi
Description: English Translation of the Quatrain
My beloved, with tenderness and grace, has embroidered me,
A tapestry woven from my veins and skin.
My body is a patched robe, and within it is my Sufi heart,
The whole world is a monastery, and my beloved is its Sheikh.
Analysis of the Quatrains
The Beloved as Creator: The beloved is depicted as an artist, creating a masterpiece from the speaker's body. This suggests a deep connection and intimacy with the divine.
The Body as a Tapestry: The body is seen as a beautiful and intricate creation, woven with divine love.
The Sufi Heart: The speaker identifies as a Sufi, someone seeking divine knowledge and love. The heart is the center of this spiritual quest.
The World as a Monastery: The entire world is seen as a place of spiritual practice, and the beloved is the spiritual guide.