New Novel Description Posted: The Blind Owl (Buf-e Kur)
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The Blind Owl (Buf-e Kur)
The Blind Owl (Buf-e Kur) by Sadegh Hedayat is one of the most haunting and influential works of Persian literature. First published in 1937, this novel is celebrated …
New Novel Description Posted: My Uncle Napoleon
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My Uncle Napoleon
My Uncle Napoleon, written by Iraj Pezeshkzad in 1973, is a beloved classic of Iranian literature. It’s often called the “Iranian Don Quixote” for its humorous, satirical take on family dynamics, politics, …
New Sokhanvar Posted: Sheikh Abul Qasim Hasan (Onsori Balkhi)
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Sheikh Abul Qasim Hasan (Onsori Balkhi)
Onsori Balkhi, also known as Abul Qasim Hasan Unsuri Balkhi, was a celebrated Persian poet of the 10th and early 11th centuries. Born in Balkh (in present-day Afghanistan), …
New Sokhanvar Posted: Sheikh Abu Mansur Daghighi Toosi (Daghighi)
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Sheikh Abu Mansur Daghighi Toosi (Daghighi)
Abu Mansur Daghighi Toosi, commonly known as Daghighi, was a Persian poet of the 10th century, born in Tus (in modern-day Iran). He is best known as an …
New Sokhanvar Posted: Sheikh Abu Sa’id ibn Abi al-Khayr (Abu Saeed)
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Sheikh Abu Sa’id ibn Abi al-Khayr (Abu Saeed)
Abu Saeed Abulkheir (Abu Sa’id ibn Abi al-Khayr), born in 967 in Mayhana, Khorasan (in modern-day Turkmenistan), was a highly influential Persian Sufi mystic …
New Sokhanvar Posted: Hakim Jamal ad-Din Abu Muhammad Ilyas ibn Yusuf ibn Zaki (Nezami)
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Hakim Jamal ad-Din Abu Muhammad Ilyas ibn Yusuf ibn Zaki (Nezami)
Nezami Ganjavi, one of the greatest Persian poets and a luminary in Persian literature, was born in Ganja …
New Lesson Posted: Gender-Neutral Pronouns in Persian
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Gender-Neutral Pronouns in Persian
Overview In Persian, pronouns are entirely gender-neutral, which is unique compared to many languages that assign gender to pronouns. Persian does not distinguish between "he," "she," or "it" as in English or …
New Rubaei Posted: Quatrain 30 from Rubaiyat of Rumi
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Quatrain 30 from Rubaiyat of Rumi
Description: English Translation of the Quatrain
With love, our mount has journeyed forth from non-existence,
Our night is illuminated by the wine of union.
From that wine which …
New Rubaei Posted: Quatrain 29 from Rubaiyat of Rumi
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Quatrain 29 from Rubaiyat of Rumi
Description: English Translation of the Quatrain
O you who have taken a drink from our cup,
You will become so intoxicated that you will see the night as …
New Rubaei Posted: Quatrain 28 from Rubaiyat of Rumi
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Quatrain 28 from Rubaiyat of Rumi
Description: English Translation of the Quatrain
This fast, like a sieve, will sift the soul,
Revealing the hidden scrap.
A soul that gazes fixedly at the moon's radiance, …
New Rubaei Posted: Quatrain 27 from Rubaiyat of Rumi
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Quatrain 27 from Rubaiyat of Rumi
Description: English Translation of the Quatrain
This fire of love is baking us,
Every night it drags us to the tavern,
It seats us with the people of …
New Rubaei Posted: Quatrain 26 from Rubaiyat of Rumi
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Quatrain 26 from Rubaiyat of Rumi
Description: English Translation of the Quatrain
O night, may you always bring joy and cheer,
May your life be as long as the Day of Judgment.
Within my …
New Rubaei Posted: Quatrain 25 from Rubaiyat of Rumi
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Quatrain 25 from Rubaiyat of Rumi
Description: English Translation of the Quatrain
O greenery of every tree, every garden, and every plant,
O fortune, prosperity, and my work and livelihood,
O solitude, spiritual music, …
New Rubaei Posted: Quatrain 24 from Rubaiyat of Rumi
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Quatrain 24 from Rubaiyat of Rumi
Description: English Translation of the Quatrain
O friend, we are your companions in friendship,
Wherever you step, we are your ground.
In the religion of love, how can …
New Rubaei Posted: Quatrain 23 from Rubaiyat of Rumi
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Quatrain 23 from Rubaiyat of Rumi
Description: English Translation of the Quatrain
O heart, a child of Venus, seeking a companion,
Who has destroyed many like you.
The heart said, "To become a unique …
New Rubaei Posted: Quatrain 22 from Rubaiyat of Rumi
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Quatrain 22 from Rubaiyat of Rumi
Description: English Translation of the Quatrain
O sea of my heart, filled with pearls and coral,
Open your gate, for those with little wealth.
Your body, like an …
New Rubaei Posted: Quatrain 21 from Rubaiyat of Rumi
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Quatrain 21 from Rubaiyat of Rumi
Description: English Translation of the Quatrain
O one whose hair is full of dishevelment,
And whose ruby lips shower sweetness.
You said you regret our separation,
O life, …
New Rubaei Posted: Quatrain 20 from Rubaiyat of Rumi
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Quatrain 20 from Rubaiyat of Rumi
Description: English Translation of the Quatrain
O Giver of faith's pearl, a precious core,
You've given a mine to a heart that's poor.
Nimrod, when he didn't give …
New Rubaei Posted: Quatrain 19 from Rubaiyat of Rumi
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Quatrain 19 from Rubaiyat of Rumi
Description: English Translation of the Quatrain
O Giver of faith's pearl, a precious core,
You've given a mine to a heart that's poor.
Nimrod, when he didn't give …
New Rubaei Posted: Quatrain 18 from Rubaiyat of Rumi
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Quatrain 18 from Rubaiyat of Rumi
Description: English Translation of the Quatrain
O Wheel of Fortune, with your tricks and malice,
You've stolen the game from my heart's chessboard.
One day you'll see me …
New Rubaei Posted: Quatrain 17 from Rubaiyat of Rumi
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Quatrain 17 from Rubaiyat of Rumi
Description: English Translation of the Quatrain
O morning breeze, bring us news,
Did you see that heart, fiery and fleet?
Did you see that heart, so passionate and …
New Rubaei Posted: Quatrain 16 from Rubaiyat of Rumi
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Quatrain 16 from Rubaiyat of Rumi
Description: English Translation of the Quatrain
O flowing tear, tell my heart's delight,
Of that garden, that spring, and that sight.
When you recall my nights, those nights …
New Hekayat Posted: Hekayat 2 from Chapter 7 of Golestan of Saadi
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Hekayat 2 from Chapter 7 of Golestan of Saadi
A wise man was advising his sons, saying, "Beloved children, seek skills and knowledge, for the wealth and power of this world …
New Ghazal Posted: Do not let go of our hand. Ghazal 2 from Saadi
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Do not let go of our hand. Ghazal 2 from Saadi
Description: Love and Separation: This ghazal is a poignant expression of love, longing, and the pain of separation. …
New Rubaei Posted: Quatrain 15 from Rubaiyat of Rumi
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Quatrain 15 from Rubaiyat of Rumi
Description: O One whom the moon, the night's companion, could not find
From your moon, the night wanderer receives gifts
Although the horizon is red with the glow …
New Rubaei Posted: Quatrain 14 from Rubaiyat of Rumi
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Quatrain 14 from Rubaiyat of Rumi
Description: O One who is like the sun of tomorrow, come
Without you, the garden and its leaves are yellow
The world is full of dust and dirt …
New Rubaei Posted: Quatrain 13 from Rubaiyat of Rumi
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Quatrain 13 from Rubaiyat of Rumi
Description: First, He played a sweet melody upon me
Finally, He broke me with a thousand sorrows
Like a chess player, He moved me as His pawn
When …
New Rubaei Posted: Quatrain 12 from Rubaiyat of Rumi
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Quatrain 12 from Rubaiyat of Rumi
Description: Oh friend, how much better is the fig seller
Than selling figs, my brother, dear friend
We live drunk and drunk we die, oh soul
Together, drunk, …
New Rubaei Posted: Quatrain 11 from Rubaiyat of Rumi
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Quatrain 11 from Rubaiyat of Rumi
Description: Alas, it's too late and we are alone
In an ocean whose shores are unseen
A ship, night, and storm, and we are drowning
In God's ocean, …
New Rubaei Posted: Quatrain 10 from Rubaiyat of Rumi
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Quatrain 10 from Rubaiyat of Rumi
Description: English translation:
"From the remembrance, much light increases the moon
It brings the misguided onto the path of truth
Make this saying, 'There is no god but …
New Rubaei Posted: Quatrain 9 from Rubaiyat of Rumi
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Quatrain 9 from Rubaiyat of Rumi
Description: From the unseen darkness of the days
From afar, not having seen the hell of lovers
They claim the checkmate of the beloved's love
What does love …
New Rubaei Posted: Quatrain 8 from Rubaiyat of Rumi
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Quatrain 8 from Rubaiyat of Rumi
Description: From the wine of pure ruby, our essence was formed
Our cup cried out from our hands
Because we constantly drank wine upon wine
We became wine …
New Rubaei Posted: Quatrain 7 from Rubaiyat of Rumi
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Quatrain 7 from Rubaiyat of Rumi
Description: From the fire of love in the world's heat
And from the lion's milk of loyalty, there is softness
From that moon of which the sun is …
New Rubaei Posted: Quatrain 6 from Rubaiyat of Rumi
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Quatrain 6 from Rubaiyat of Rumi
Description: English translation:
Let your voice be the nature of our heart
Joyful and resonant, day and night
If your voice grows weary, we too will be weary …
New Hekayat Posted: Don't be an Obedient Donkey
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Don't be an Obedient Donkey
In a village at the foot of a tall mountain, a farmer lived. Every morning, he would ride his donkey to his field and orchard, where he would work until …
New Video Posted: Old Man and Young Bride Hekayat from Golestan of Saadi
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Old Man and Young Bride Hekayat from Golestan of Saadi
Description: An old man recounts that he had married a young woman, adorned his room with flowers, and sat with …
New Video Posted: Finding Bliss Beyond Worry: A Lesson from Rumi
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Finding Bliss Beyond Worry: A Lesson from Rumi
Description: In the endless stream of life, it's all too easy to get swept up in the currents of stress, anxiety, and overthinking. We …
New Blog Post: Hafez's Poetry and the Spiritual Journey of Love
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Hafez's Poetry and the Spiritual Journey of Love
Hafez Shirazi, one of the most revered poets of Persian literature, is celebrated for his masterful ghazals that explore themes of love, spirituality, …
New Blog Post: Embracing the Present: A Lesson from Omar Khayyam
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Embracing the Present: A Lesson from Omar Khayyam
The world often promises us grand futures, telling us to chase after dreams of distant rewards, lofty goals, and eventual happiness. We’re told …
New Blog Post: Finding Bliss Beyond Worry: A Lesson from Rumi
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Finding Bliss Beyond Worry: A Lesson from Rumi
In the endless stream of life, it's all too easy to get swept up in the currents of stress, anxiety, and overthinking. …
New Novel Description Posted: Night of the Carpet Weavers
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Night of the Carpet Weavers
"Night of the Carpet Weavers" by S. Ghaderi is a deeply moving novel that weaves together themes of love, loss, and resilience, set against the rich cultural backdrop …
New Hekayat Posted: Hekayat 1 from Chapter 7 of Gplenstan of Saadi Shirazi
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Hekayat 1 from Chapter 7 of Gplenstan of Saadi Shirazi
A minister had a son who was dull-witted. He sent him to a scholar, saying, "Educate him and perhaps he …
New Rubaei Posted: Quatrain 5 from Rubaiyat of Rumi
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Quatrain 5 from Rubaiyat of Rumi
Description: English Translation:
When the entire ocean becomes my essence
The beauty of my particles will become clear
For this reason, I burn like a candle, so that …
New Rubaei Posted: Quatrain 4 from Rubaiyat of Rumi
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Quatrain 4 from Rubaiyat of Rumi
Description: English Translation:
That ruby of speech which gives life to coral
Without color, what color does it give to the soul?
It provides fuel for the torch …
New Rubaei Posted: Quatrain 3 from Rubaiyat of Rumi
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Quatrain 3 from Rubaiyat of Rumi
Description: English translation:
He who paints your image only him;
He will not leave you alone in this marketplace of desires
In the house of your image, meaning …
New Rubaei Posted: Quatrain 2 from Rubaiyat of Rumi
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Quatrain 2 from Rubaiyat of Rumi
Description: English translation:
That candle of your face is not a lamp without oil, come forth
And that image of yours is not drawn in water, come forth …
