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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.