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@hamed | poet: Hafez Shirazi
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Description:
In this ghazāl, Hafez addresses a person who is proud of their intellect and wisdom but lacks the experience of love. The poet gently chides this individual, suggesting that true understanding comes from the heart, not just the mind.
Key Themes:
Love and intellect: The poem contrasts the knowledge of the heart (love) with the knowledge of the mind (intellect).
The folly of pride: Hafez suggests that pride can prevent one from experiencing the true depths of love.
The transformative power of love: The poet implies that love can heal the wounds of the heart and bring true happiness.
O you who are always proud of yourself
If you have no love, you are not excused
Do not wander around the madmen of love
For you are known for your wise mind
The intoxication of love is not in your head
Go, for you are drunk on grape juice
Your face is pale and your sigh is sorrowful
Love is the medicine for the lovers' suffering
Forget about your name and shame, Hafez
Ask for a cup of wine, for you are drowsy
ای که دایم به خویش مغروری
گر تو را عشق نیست معذوری
گرد دیوانگان عشق مگرد
که به عقل عقیله مشهوری
مستی عشق نیست در سر تو
رو که تو مست آب انگوری
روی زرد است و آه دردآلود
عاشقان را دوای رنجوری
بگذر از نام و ننگ خود حافظ
ساغر می طلب که مخموری
Key Persian terms and nuances:
مغرور: proud, arrogant
عاشق: lover
عقل: intellect, reason
Some of the nuances that are difficult to fully capture in translation include:
The intricate use of imagery: Hafez often uses multiple layers of symbolism and metaphor to convey his meaning.
The musicality of the Persian language: The sounds and rhythms of the Persian language contribute significantly to the emotional impact of the poem.
Sufi concepts: The poem is rich in Sufi symbolism and concepts, which can be challenging to convey in a different cultural context.