New Video Posted: Ghazaliyat of Hafez Ghazal 055
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Ghazaliyat of Hafez Ghazal 055
Description: Ghazal 055 from Divan of Hafez
The curve of your tresses is a snare for both faith and disbelief,
A mere glimpse of your beauty is proof of this. …
New Video Posted: Ghazaliyat of Hafez Ghazal 054
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Ghazaliyat of Hafez Ghazal 054
Description: Ghazal 054 from Divan of Hafez
My eyes, filled with tears, are bloodshot,
See how the people are in their longing for you.
Thinking of your ruby lips and …
New Video Posted: Ghazaliyat of Hafez Ghazal 053
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Ghazaliyat of Hafez Ghazal 053
Description: Ghazal 053 from Divan of Hafez
I am one who finds the corner of the tavern his monastery,
The prayer of the Magian sage is my morning incantation.
If …
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Hafez, a 14th-century Persian poet and Sufi mystic, is renowned for his lyrical beauty, …
New Ghazal Posted: O heart, if you escape from that well of deceit, Ghazal 494 by Hafez
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O heart, if you escape from that well of deceit, Ghazal 494 by Hafez
Description: In this ghazāl, Hafez expresses deep longing for a beloved and …
New Ghazal Posted: O King of beauties, grant relief from this loneliness, Ghazal 493 by Hafez
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O King of beauties, grant relief from this loneliness, Ghazal 493 by Hafez
Description: In this ghazāl, Hafez expresses deep longing for a beloved and explores themes …
New Ghazal Posted: A greeting like the sweet scent of familiarity, Ghazal 492 by Hafez
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A greeting like the sweet scent of familiarity, Ghazal 492 by Hafez
Description: In this ghazāl, Hafez expresses feelings of loneliness, betrayal, and spiritual longing. He contrasts the …
New Ghazal Posted: I’ve fixed my gaze upon the moon-like brow, Ghazal 491 by Hafez
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I’ve fixed my gaze upon the moon-like brow, Ghazal 491 by Hafez
Description: In this ghazāl, Hafez expresses deep longing and devotion for a beloved. He uses vivid …
New Ghazal Posted: O one whose face reveals the lights of kingship, Ghazal 489 by Hafez
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O one whose face reveals the lights of kingship, Ghazal 489 by Hafez
Description: In this ghazāl, Hafez addresses a powerful and influential individual, possibly a ruler …
New Ghazal Posted: At dawn, the tavern's caller, seeking prosperity, Ghazal 488 by Hafez
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At dawn, the tavern's caller, seeking prosperity, Ghazal 488 by Hafez
Description: In this ghazāl, Hafez delves into themes of spirituality, worldly attachments, and the pursuit of true knowledge. …
New Ghazal Posted: O uninformed one, strive to become knowledgeable, Ghazal 487 by Hafez
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O uninformed one, strive to become knowledgeable, Ghazal 487 by Hafez
Description: In this ghazāl, Hafez is urging the seeker to embark on a spiritual journey and to strive …
New Ghazal Posted: Last night, a nightingale from a cypress branch, Ghazal 486 by Hafez
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Last night, a nightingale from a cypress branch, Ghazal 486 by Hafez
Description: In this ghazāl, Hafez delves into themes of spirituality, worldly attachments, and the complexities of …
New Ghazal Posted: O cupbearer, it's a cloudy spring day by the stream, Ghazal 485 by Hafez
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O cupbearer, it's a cloudy spring day by the stream, Ghazal 485 by Hafez
Description: In this ghazāl, Hafez offers spiritual advice and critiques societal hypocrisy. …
New Ghazal Posted: Unless you sit by a stream in desire, Ghazal 484 by Hafez
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Unless you sit by a stream in desire, Ghazal 484 by Hafez
Description: In this ghazāl, Hafez addresses a beloved, expressing a deep sense of longing, devotion, and …
New Ghazal Posted: At dawn, a traveler in a strange land, Ghazal 483 by Hafez
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At dawn, a traveler in a strange land, Ghazal 483 by Hafez
Description: In this ghazāl, Hafez explores themes of spirituality, hypocrisy, and the search for meaning. He …
New Ghazal Posted: Hear this point, that you may free yourself from sorrow, Ghazal 481 by Hafez
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Hear this point, that you may free yourself from sorrow, Ghazal 481 by Hafez
Description: In this ghazāl, Hafez offers philosophical and moral advice, interspersed with …
New Ghazal Posted: O you who show no mercy in our killing, Ghazal 480 by Hafez
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O you who show no mercy in our killing, Ghazal 480 by Hafez
Description: In this ghazāl, Hafez addresses a beloved, expressing a deep sense of longing, …
New Ghazal Posted: Drink a cup of wine, a full measure, Ghazal 478 by Hafez
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Drink a cup of wine, a full measure, Ghazal 478 by Hafez
Description: In this ghazāl, Hafez encourages the reader to embrace a life of pleasure and abandon …
New Ghazal Posted: Two wise friends, and two mans of old wine, Ghazal 477 by Hafez
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Two wise friends, and two mans of old wine, Ghazal 477 by Hafez
Description: In this ghazāl, Hafez explores themes of contentment, the fleeting nature of life, …
New Ghazal Posted: People have said that you are a second Joseph, Ghazal 475 by Hafez
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People have said that you are a second Joseph, Ghazal 475 by Hafez
Description: In this ghazāl, Hafez is addressing a beloved, praising their beauty and expressing …
New Ghazal Posted: Seize the moment as much as you can, Ghazal 473 by Hafez
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Seize the moment as much as you can, Ghazal 473 by Hafez
Description: In this ghazāl, Hafez explores themes of love, loss, and the fleeting nature of life. …
New Ghazal Posted: Praise be to God for the equal of the Sultan, Ghazal 472 by Hafez
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Praise be to God for the equal of the Sultan, Ghazal 472 by Hafez
Description: The poem is filled with lavish praise for the ruler, comparing …
New Blog Post: The Ruba’i: Exploring the Classic Persian Quatrain
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The Ruba’i: Exploring the Classic Persian Quatrain
A Deep Dive into the Structure, Themes, and Legacy of Persian Ruba’i Poetry The ruba’i (رباعی), a short yet powerful form of Persian poetry, has …
New Blog Post: Understanding the Masnavi: A Classic Form of Persian Poetry
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Understanding the Masnavi: A Classic Form of Persian Poetry
Exploring the Structure, Themes, and Legacy of the Persian Masnavi Among the many treasures of Persian poetry, the masnavi (مثنوی) stands …
New Blog Post: Understanding the Ghazal: A Timeless Form of Persian Poetry
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Understanding the Ghazal: A Timeless Form of Persian Poetry
Exploring the Structure, Themes, and Enduring Appeal of the Persian Ghazal The ghazal is one of the most beloved and enduring …
New Blog Post: Exploring the Classic Persian Poem Form: Tarjiʿ-band
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Exploring the Classic Persian Poem Form: Tarjiʿ-band
The Structure and Elegance of the Tarjiʿ-band in Persian Poetry Persian literature is renowned for its rich tradition of poetic forms, with styles that have …
New Blog Post: Celebrating the Day of Hafez: The Timeless Poet of Persia
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Celebrating the Day of Hafez: The Timeless Poet of Persia
Honoring Hafez, the Voice of Mysticism, Love, and Freedom October 12th marks a special occasion in Persian culture and …
New Ghazal Posted: This robe I wear is pawned for the first wine, Ghazal 466 by Hafez
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This robe I wear is pawned for the first wine, Ghazal 466 by Hafez
Description: In this ghazāl, Hafez presents a self-deprecating and humorous image of …
New Rubaei Posted: Quatrain 1 from Rubaiyat of Rumi
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Quatrain 1 from Rubaiyat of Rumi
Description: Translation:
That heart which has become receptive to the lights of God
Is full of the divine secrets of God
Beware of counting my body as alone …
New Ghazal Posted: Your beauty has captured my heart so completely, Ghazal 464 by Hafez
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Your beauty has captured my heart so completely, Ghazal 464 by Hafez
Description: In this ghazāl, Hafez expresses a deep longing for his beloved and explores the nature …
New Ghazal Posted: Peace be upon you, O nights that have passed, Ghazal 463 by Hafez
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Peace be upon you, O nights that have passed, Ghazal 463 by Hafez
Description: In this ghazāl, Hafez expresses a deep longing for his beloved and contemplates …
New Ghazal Posted: O smiling one, who imitates the shining pearls, Ghazal 462 by Hafez
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O smiling one, who imitates the shining pearls, Ghazal 462 by Hafez
Description: In this ghazāl, Hafez expresses a deep longing for his beloved and contemplates the nature …
New Ghazal Posted: Since Sulaymaniyya settled in Iraq, Ghazal 460 by Hafez
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Since Sulaymaniyya settled in Iraq, Ghazal 460 by Hafez
Description: In this ghazāl, Hafez is expressing a longing for his beloved and reflecting on the passage of time and the impermanence …
