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 …
New Ghazal Posted: It's springtime, so strive to be happy, Ghazal 456 by Hafez
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It's springtime, so strive to be happy, Ghazal 456 by Hafez
Description: In this ghazāl, Hafez celebrates the beauty of spring and encourages the reader to seize the moment …
New Ghazal Posted: Life has passed in futility and frivolity, Ghazal 455 by Hafez
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Life has passed in futility and frivolity, Ghazal 455 by Hafez
Description: In this ghazāl, Hafez reflects on the transience of life, the pursuit of spiritual knowledge, and the …
New Ghazal Posted: A gentle spring breeze comes from my beloved's lane, Ghazal 454 by Hafez
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A gentle spring breeze comes from my beloved's lane, Ghazal 454 by Hafez
Description: In this ghazāl, Hafez celebrates the beauty of spring and the joy of …
New Ghazal Posted: O you who are always proud of yourself, Ghazal 453 by Hafez
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O you who are always proud of yourself, Ghazal 453 by Hafez
Description: In this ghazāl, Hafez addresses a person who is proud of their intellect and wisdom …
New Ghazal Posted: For days, you’ve kept us worried, Ghazal 450 by Hafez
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For days, you’ve kept us worried, Ghazal 450 by Hafez
Description: In this ghazāl, Hafez addresses a beloved who has been unfaithful. The poet expresses his disappointment and longing while …
New Ghazal Posted: O you who permit the lovers' exile, Ghazal 449 by Hafez
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O you who permit the lovers' exile, Ghazal 449 by Hafez
Description: In this ghazāl, Hafez addresses a beloved who has been unfaithful. The poet expresses his disappointment and …
New Ghazal Posted: O you who have a place in the tavern's alley, Ghazal 448 by Hafez
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O you who have a place in the tavern's alley, Ghazal 448 by Hafez
Description: In this ghazāl, Hafez addresses a lover who has been unfaithful. …
New Ghazal Posted: Come, don’t harbor this grudge against us, Ghazal 447 by Hafez
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Come, don’t harbor this grudge against us, Ghazal 447 by Hafez
Description: In this ghazāl, Hafez addresses a religious figure, possibly a Sufi master, and urges them to be …
New Ghazal Posted: You who possess all that is desired in the world, Ghazal 445 by Hafez
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You who possess all that is desired in the world, Ghazal 445 by Hafez
Description: In this ghazāl, Hafez expresses a deep longing for his beloved …
New Ghazal Posted: At dawn, I was telling the wind of my longing, Ghazal 440 by Hafez
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At dawn, I was telling the wind of my longing, Ghazal 440 by Hafez
Description: In this ghazāl, Hafez explores themes of love, spirituality, and the …
New Ghazal Posted: Last night I saw in a dream a moon rise, Ghazal 439 by Hafez
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Last night I saw in a dream a moon rise, Ghazal 439 by Hafez
Description: In this ghazāl, Hafez expresses a deep longing for his beloved …
New Ghazal Posted: Salim’s braid has wounded my heart, Ghazal 438 by Hafez
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Salim’s braid has wounded my heart, Ghazal 438 by Hafez
Description: Analysis and Nuances
Arabic influences: The ghazal is heavily influenced by Arabic, evident in the use of Arabic words …
New Ghazal Posted: I kiss her lips and drink wine, Ghazal 431 by Hafez
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I kiss her lips and drink wine, Ghazal 431 by Hafez
Description: vivid imagery and metaphors to convey the intensity of his emotions.
Key Themes:
Love and ecstasy: The …
New Hekayat Posted: Hekayat 9 from Chapter 6 of Golestan of Saadi
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Hekayat 9 from Chapter 6 of Golestan of Saadi
I have heard that recently an old man,At his advanced age, fancied the idea of marrying.He sought the hand of a young, …
New Hekayat Posted: Hekayat 8 from Chapter 6 of Golestan of Saadi
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Hekayat 8 from Chapter 6 of Golestan of Saadi
An old man was asked, “Why don’t you get married?” He replied, “I find no pleasure in the company of old women.” …
New Hekayat Posted: Hekayat 7 from Chapter 6 of Golestan of Saadi
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Hekayat 7 from Chapter 6 of Golestan of Saadi
A wealthy but miserly man had a sick son. Well-wishers advised him, "It would be wise to either recite a full Qur'an …
