New Novel Description Posted: Savushun (A Persian Requiem)
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Savushun (A Persian Requiem)
Savushun (A Persian Requiem), written by Simin Daneshvar and published in 1969, is often regarded as one of the most significant modern Persian novels. As one of the first major …
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 …
