Ghazaliyat

List of Ghazals on Saraye Sokhan platform.

O heart, why don't you journey to the beloved’s lane? Ghazal 482 by Hafez

by @hamed

9 1

In this ghazāl, Hafez is urging his heart to actively pursue love and spiritual connection. He uses vivid imagery and metaphors to convey his message. Key Themes: Love and longing: The poet expresses a deep longing for his beloved and urges his heart to take action. Spiritual journey: Hafez uses …

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Hear this point, that you may free yourself from sorrow, Ghazal 481 by Hafez

by @hamed

8 1

In this ghazāl, Hafez offers philosophical and moral advice, interspersed with personal desires and hopes. He touches on themes of destiny, the pursuit of pleasure, and the importance of humility. Key Themes: Fate and free will: Hafez explores the interplay between human agency and divine destiny. The pursuit of pleasure: …

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O you who show no mercy in our killing, Ghazal 480 by Hafez

by @hamed

11 1

In this ghazāl, Hafez addresses a beloved, expressing a deep sense of longing, pain, and frustration. He criticizes those who are unkind and unsympathetic, and he expresses his desire for his beloved's attention and compassion. Key Themes: Love and longing: The poet expresses a deep longing for his beloved and …

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It’s dawn, and dew is dripping from the winter clouds, Ghazal 479 by Hafez

by @hamed

7 1

In this ghazāl, Hafez invites the reader to indulge in the pleasures of life, particularly wine and music. He uses vivid imagery and poetic devices to create a sensual and evocative atmosphere. Key Themes: Carpe diem: The poet urges the reader to seize the day and enjoy life's pleasures. Spiritual …

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Drink a cup of wine, a full measure, Ghazal 478 by Hafez

by @hamed

8 1

In this ghazāl, Hafez encourages the reader to embrace a life of pleasure and abandon worldly concerns. He uses the imagery of wine and love to convey a sense of liberation and spiritual awakening. Key Themes: Carpe diem: The poet urges the reader to seize the day and enjoy life's …

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Two wise friends, and two mans of old wine, Ghazal 477 by Hafez

by @hamed

7 1

In this ghazāl, Hafez explores themes of contentment, the fleeting nature of life, and the power of divine providence. He uses vivid imagery and poetic devices to convey the intensity of his feelings. Key Themes: Contentment and simplicity: The poet extols the virtues of a simple life and contentment. The …

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O breeze of morning fortune, go to the place you know, Ghazal 476 by Hafez

by @hamed

7 1

In this ghazāl, Hafez is addressing a beloved, expressing a deep longing and a sense of powerlessness. He uses vivid imagery and poetic devices to convey the intensity of his feelings. Key Themes: Love and longing: The poet expresses a deep longing for his beloved and the pain of separation. …

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People have said that you are a second Joseph, Ghazal 475 by Hafez

by @hamed

7 1

In this ghazāl, Hafez is addressing a beloved, praising their beauty and expressing a deep longing for them. The poem is filled with vivid imagery and poetic devices that create a sensual and passionate atmosphere. Key Themes: Love and longing: The poet expresses a deep longing for his beloved and …

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I am devoted to you, my love, and I know you know, Ghazal 474 by Hafez

by @hamed

7 1

In this ghazāl, Hafez expresses a deep longing for his beloved and the joy and pain that come with love. He uses vivid imagery and poetic devices to convey the intensity of his feelings. Key Themes: Love and longing: The poet expresses a deep longing for his beloved and the …

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Seize the moment as much as you can, Ghazal 473 by Hafez

by @hamed

9 1

In this ghazāl, Hafez explores themes of love, loss, and the fleeting nature of life. He uses vivid imagery and poetic devices to convey the intensity of his feelings. Key Themes: Love and longing: The poet expresses a deep longing for his beloved and the pain of separation. The fleeting …

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Praise be to God for the equal of the Sultan, Ghazal 472 by Hafez

by @hamed

7 1

The poem is filled with lavish praise for the ruler, comparing him to celestial bodies, historical figures, and natural wonders. Hafez uses a variety of poetic devices, such as similes, metaphors, and hyperbole, to create a powerful and evocative image of the ruler. Key themes: Praise and flattery: The entire …

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Who will convey a caress from my beloved with a pen? Ghazal 471 by Hafez

by @hamed

9 1

In this ghazāl, Hafez expresses a deep longing for his beloved and the pain of separation. He uses vivid imagery and poetic devices to convey the intensity of his feelings. Key Themes: Love and longing: The poet expresses a deep longing for his beloved and the pain of separation. The …

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