The minstrel of love has a wondrous instrument and melody, Ghazal 123 by Hafez
The minstrel of love has a wondrous instrument and melody, Ghazal 123 by Hafez
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@admin | poet: Hafez Shirazi
مطربِ عشق عجب ساز و نوایی دارد
نقشِ هر نغمه که زد راه به جایی دارد
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عالَم از نالهٔ عُشّاق مبادا خالی
که خوش‌آهنگ و فرح‌بخش هوایی دارد
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پیر دُردی‌کَش ما گرچه ندارد زر و زور
خوش عطابخش و خطاپوش خدایی دارد
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محترم دار دلم کاین مگسِ قندپَرست
تا هواخواهِ تو شد فَرِّ هُمایی دارد
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از عدالت نَبُوَد دور گَرَش پُرسد حال
پادشاهی که به همسایه گدایی دارد
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اشکِ خونین بنمودم به طبیبان گفتند
دردِ عشق است و جگرسوز دوایی دارد
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ستم از غمزه میاموز که در مذهبِ عشق
هر عمل اجری و هر کرده جزایی دارد
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نغز گفت آن بتِ ترسابچهٔ باده‌پرست
شادیِ رویِ کسی خور که صفایی دارد
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خسروا حافظ درگاه‌نشین فاتحه خواند
وز زبان تو تمنای دعایی دارد
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Description:
English Translation:
The minstrel of love has a wondrous instrument and melody,
Every note he plays leads somewhere.
May the world never be empty of the lovers' laments,
For it has a pleasant and joyful air.
Our suffering old man, though he has no gold or power,
Has a generous and forgiving God.
Respect my heart, for this sugar-loving fly
Has the splendor of a phoenix since it became your admirer.
It is not far from justice if he asks about his condition,
A king who has a beggar as a neighbor.
I showed my bloody tears to the physicians, they said,
It is the pain of love, and it has a liver-burning remedy.
Do not learn cruelty from a glance, for in the religion of love,
Every action has a reward, and every deed a punishment.
The fearful, wine-loving idol said well,
Enjoy the face of someone who has purity.
Explanation of the Ghazal
In this ghazal, Hafez explores themes of love, spirituality, and the complexities of human relationships.
Key Themes:
The Power of Love: The poet extols the power of love and its ability to heal and transform.
Divine Love: The poet expresses a deep and profound love for the divine, seeking guidance and protection.
The Suffering of Lovers: The poet describes the pain and suffering of lovers, yet finds solace in their devotion.
Key Persian terms and their nuances:
عاشق: Lover
نغمه: Melody
پیر دُردی‌کَش: Suffering old man, often used to refer to a spiritual guide or mentor
This ghazal is a beautiful example of Hafez's poetic mastery, combining deep philosophical thoughts with everyday imagery. The poet's use of metaphors and similes creates a vivid and evocative picture of the human experience.