Quatrain 19 from Rubaiyat of Rumi

By hamed @hamed | 20 1

ای خواجه به خواب درنبینی ما راتا سال دگر دگر نبینی ما را


ای شب هردم که جانب ما نگریبی‌روشنی سحر نبینی ما را


Description:

English Translation of the Quatrain

O Master, do not sleep and forget us,
Do not see us different next year.

O night, if you do not look our way each night,
You will not see us without the morning's light.

Analysis of the Quatrains

A Plea to the Master: The poet addresses a spiritual master or beloved, pleading with them to remember and not forget.
The Passage of Time: The reference to "next year" highlights the transience of time and the fear of change or separation.
The Night and Morning: The night symbolizes darkness, ignorance, or separation, while the morning represents enlightenment or reunion.
A Desire for Constant Remembrance: The poet expresses a deep longing for the beloved's constant attention and remembrance.


hamed
@hamed Nov. 2, 2024, 8:16 a.m.

Deeper Meanings

This quatrain can be interpreted in several ways:

A Lover's Plea: The poet is expressing a deep longing for a beloved, pleading for their constant attention and remembrance.
A Spiritual Quest: The "Master" could represent a spiritual guide or the divine, and the poet is seeking guidance and enlightenment.
The Fear of Separation: The fear of being forgotten or abandoned is a common theme in love poetry, but it can also be interpreted on a spiritual level.