Ghazaliyat

List of Ghazals on Saraye Sokhan platform.

Pour the ruby wine and behold the moon-faced ones, Ghazal 403 by Hafez

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In this ghazāl, Hafez celebrates love, wine, and the carefree pursuit of pleasure. He criticizes hypocrisy and superficial piety, advocating for a more authentic and joyful approach to life. Key Themes: Love and passion: The poet expresses a deep longing for his beloved and the joy of their companionship. Criticism …

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I’ll tell you a captivating secret, look at that moon-faced one’s mole, Ghazal 402 by Hafez

by @hamed

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In this ghazāl, Hafez celebrates the beauty and allure of his beloved. He uses vivid imagery and metaphors to describe the beloved's captivating qualities. Key Themes: The power of beauty: The poet extols the beauty of his beloved and their ability to captivate and control others. Love and longing: The …

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When I become dust beneath her feet, she will shake her skirt of me, Ghazal 401 by Hafez

by @hamed

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In this ghazāl, Hafez explores themes of unrequited love, longing, and the suffering of a lover. The poet is deeply infatuated with his beloved, who seems indifferent to his affections. Key Themes: Unrequited love: The poet's love is not reciprocated, causing him great pain and suffering. The power of beauty: …

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My tall, coquettish, playful beloved, Ghazal 400 by Hafez Shirazi

by @hamed

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In this ghazāl, Hafez explores themes of love, loss, and the conflict between spiritual and earthly desires. The poet is torn between his religious devotion and his passionate love for his beloved. Key Themes: Conflict between love and religion: Hafez grapples with the tension between his spiritual aspirations and his …

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Make a coquettish glance and shatter the market of sorcery, Ghazal 399 by Hafez

by @hamed

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In this ghazāl, Hafez celebrates the power of beauty and love. He uses vivid imagery and metaphors to describe the beloved's captivating qualities. Key Themes: The power of beauty: The poet extols the beauty of his beloved and their ability to captivate and control others. Love and longing: The poet …

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O light of my eye, listen to what I have to say, Ghazal 398 by Hafez

by @hamed

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In this ghazāl, Hafez celebrates love, wine, and the carefree pursuit of pleasure. He encourages the reader to embrace the present moment and not be burdened by the concerns of the future. Key Themes: Love and passion: The poet expresses a deep longing for his beloved and the joy of …

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Come through the door and illuminate our chamber, Ghazal 397 by Hafez

by @hamed

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In this ghazāl, Hafez celebrates love, wine, and the carefree pursuit of pleasure. He criticizes hypocrisy and superficial piety, advocating for a more authentic and joyful approach to life. Key Themes: Love and passion: The poet expresses a deep longing for his beloved and the joy of their companionship. Criticism …

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It is morning, O wine-server, fill a cup with wine, Ghazal 396 by Hafez

by @hamed

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In this ghazāl, Hafez celebrates the joys of life, wine, and revelry. He encourages the reader to embrace the present moment and not be burdened by the concerns of the future. Key Themes: Carpe diem: The poet urges the reader to seize the day and enjoy life's pleasures. Wine as …

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Lift the dark veil from the rose petal’s face, Ghazal 395 by Hafez

by @hamed

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In this ghazāl, Hafez paints a vivid picture of a beautiful garden and uses nature imagery to express his longing for a beloved. He also explores themes of love, loss, and the fleeting nature of life. Key Themes: Love and longing: The poet expresses a deep longing for his beloved, …

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O face, a vision of the moon, the springtime of beauty, Ghazal 394 by Hafez

by @hamed

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In this ghazāl, Hafez is in awe of the beloved's beauty, comparing them to various elements of nature. He expresses a deep longing and admiration, emphasizing the beloved's unique and captivating qualities. Key Themes: The beauty of the beloved: The poet extols the beauty of his beloved using vivid imagery …

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I am the one known throughout the city for my love-making, Ghazal 393 by Hafez

by @hamed

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In this ghazāl, Hafez celebrates love, wine, and the carefree pursuit of pleasure. He criticizes hypocrisy and superficial piety, advocating for a more authentic and joyful approach to life. Key Themes: Love and passion: The poet celebrates the power of love and passion, emphasizing the importance of following one's heart. …

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Do you know what wealth is? To see the beloved, Ghazal 392 by Hafez

by @hamed

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In this ghazāl, Hafez explores themes of love, longing, and the transience of life. He contrasts the fleeting nature of earthly pleasures with the enduring value of spiritual connection. Key Themes: Love and longing: The poet expresses a deep longing for his beloved and the joy of their companionship. The …

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