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Quatrain 147 from Rubaiyat of Rumi
Description: English Translation of the Quatrain
One who is falling from the tree of desire,
Like a drunkard, hangs from every branch.
From the branch of joy, pregnant with offspring,
Where is the black pupil that inspires joy?
Analysis of the Quatrains
Falling from Desire: The first line refers to someone who is consumed by worldly desires and is losing their spiritual balance.
Drunkenness of Desire: The image of a drunkard hanging from every branch suggests a state of intoxication and instability.
Fruit of Joy: The "offspring" can be seen as a symbol of the fruits of one's actions or the results of spiritual cultivation.
The Missing Eye: The "black pupil" is a metaphor for the spiritual eye or intuition, which is necessary to experience true joy.