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Quatrain 67 from Rubaiyat of Rumi
Description: English Translation of the Quatrain
Neither 'There is no power but in God' nor 'There is no repelling force' can remove that sorrow,
If a demon attacks the soul of a human.
The one who became sad by saying 'There is no power but in God,'
Neither 'There is no power but in God' nor 'There is no repelling force' will increase that moment.
Analysis of the Quatrains
The Powerlessness of Words: The phrase "There is no power but in God" (La hawla wa la quwwata illa billah) is a common Islamic supplication, but the poet suggests that even this powerful invocation cannot always alleviate deep sorrow.
The Depth of Sorrow: The image of a demon attacking the soul implies a deep-seated and overwhelming sorrow.
The Limitations of Language: The repetition of the phrase "There is no power but in God" highlights the limitations of language in addressing profound emotional pain.