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Quatrain 119 from Rubaiyat of Rumi
Description: English Translation of the Quatrain
That beloved, whose life is before the line of battle,
Knows that you are an ocean and the world is like foam.
Without a drum or flute, your lover dances,
What can they do tonight when drums and flutes are everywhere?
Analysis of the Quatrains
The Beloved as a Warrior: The beloved is depicted as a brave warrior, ready to face any challenge. The phrase "before the line of battle" suggests a sense of courage and determination.
The Ocean and the Foam: The poet uses the metaphor of an ocean and foam to emphasize the vastness and permanence of divine love compared to the fleeting nature of the world.
Spontaneous Ecstasy: The image of the lover dancing without instruments suggests a spontaneous and overwhelming joy that comes from deep within.