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Quatrain 108 from Rubaiyat of Rumi
Description: English Translation of the Quatrain
If you desire eternity and victory, do not sleep.
Burn in the fire of the beloved’s love and do not sleep.
You slept a hundred nights and saw the result of that,
For the sake of God, tonight, sleep until dawn.
Analysis of the Quatrains
The Call to Wakefulness: The poet is urging the reader to stay awake, both physically and spiritually.
The Fire of Love: The "fire of the beloved's love" is a metaphor for divine love or spiritual passion.
The Futility of Ordinary Sleep: The poet suggests that ordinary sleep, while necessary for the body, does not lead to spiritual growth or lasting fulfillment.
The Call to Spiritual Vigil: The final line calls for a night of spiritual vigil, suggesting a deeper purpose beyond physical rest.