Quatrain 27 from Rubaiyat of Rumi

By hamed @hamed | 21 1

این آتش عشق می‌پزاند ما راهر شب به خرابات کشاند ما را


با اهل خرابات نشاند ما راتا غیر خرابات نداند ما را


Description:

English Translation of the Quatrain

This fire of love is baking us,
Every night it drags us to the tavern,

It seats us with the people of the tavern,
So that no one outside the tavern knows us.

Analysis of the Quatrains

The Fire of Love: The "fire of love" is a metaphor for the intense passion and longing associated with love, often used spiritually to represent divine love.
The Tavern: In Rumi's poetry, the tavern often symbolizes a place of spiritual seeking, a place where the soul meets the divine.
The People of the Tavern: These are the spiritual seekers, those who are on a journey of love and understanding.
Seclusion from the World: The final line suggests a desire for seclusion from the world, a focus on the inner spiritual journey.


hamed
@hamed Nov. 4, 2024, 3:18 p.m.

Deeper Meanings

This quatrain, like much of Rumi's poetry, can be interpreted on multiple levels:

The Mystic's Journey: The tavern can represent the path of the mystic, a place of spiritual transformation.
The Intensity of Love: The "fire of love" is a powerful force that draws the soul towards the divine.
The Search for the Divine: The desire to be with the "people of the tavern" suggests a longing for community and shared spiritual experiences.