Quatrain 9 from Rubaiyat of Omar Khayyam

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اکنون که گل سعادتت پر بار استدست تو زجام می چرا بیکار است


می خور که زمانه دشمنی غدار استدریافتن روز چنین دشوار است


Description:

A Note on this Rubai

The rubai presented here is another beautiful example of Omar Khayyam's work. It's often interpreted as an invitation to seize the moment and enjoy life's pleasures while we still can.

English Translation

A more literal translation

Now that the flower of your fortune is in full bloom,
Why is your hand idle from the wine cup?

Drink, for time is a treacherous enemy,
To find a day like this is difficult.


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@admin July 25, 2024, 3:13 p.m.

A more poetic and interpretive translation

Your luck is blooming, a garden so sweet,
Why let your cup remain so incomplete?

Time is a thief, it steals our days away,
So seize this moment, and carpe the day.

admin
@admin July 25, 2024, 3:14 p.m.

A contemporary and informal translation

Your life's in full bloom, it's a beautiful thing,
So why not raise a glass, and let's sing?

Time flies, don't let it slip through your hands,
Enjoy this moment, make the most of your plans.

admin
@admin July 25, 2024, 3:14 p.m.

"اکنون که گل سعادتت پر بار است": This line suggests that the speaker is currently in a fortunate or prosperous period of their life.

admin
@admin July 25, 2024, 3:14 p.m.

"دست تو زجام می چرا بیکار است": This line directly translates to "why is your hand idle from the wine cup?" but it also implies a missed opportunity for enjoyment.

admin
@admin July 25, 2024, 3:15 p.m.

"می خور که زمانه دشمنی غدار است": Here, time is personified as a treacherous enemy that steals away our opportunities.

admin
@admin July 25, 2024, 3:15 p.m.

"دریافتن روز چنین دشوار است": This line emphasizes the rarity and preciousness of happy moments.

admin
@admin July 25, 2024, 3:15 p.m.

Themes and Interpretations

Carpe Diem: The poem is a classic example of the carpe diem theme, encouraging readers to seize the day and enjoy life's pleasures.
The transience of time: The idea that time is fleeting and that opportunities may not come again is a central theme.
The importance of enjoying life: The poet suggests that life is short and that we should make the most of it.

This rubai is a celebration of life and an invitation to embrace the present moment.