Quatrain 39 from Rubaiyat of Rumi
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تا نقش خیال دوست با ماست دلاما را همه عمر خود تماشاست دلا
وانجا که مراد دل برآید ای دلیک خار به از هزار خرماست دلا
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English Translation of the Quatrain
As long as the image of my beloved is with me, O heart,
All my life is spent in contemplation, O heart.
And when the heart's desire is fulfilled, O heart,
One thorn is better than a thousand dates.
Analysis of the Quatrains
The All-Consuming Image: The image of the beloved is so pervasive that it consumes the lover's entire life.
The Paradox of Desire: The fulfillment of desire is paradoxical. Rather than bringing lasting happiness, it is compared to a painful thorn.
Spiritual vs. Material: The contrast between a thorn and a thousand dates suggests a preference for spiritual fulfillment over material wealth.
Deeper Meanings
This quatrain, like much of Rumi's poetry, can be interpreted on multiple levels:
Spiritual Love: The "image of the beloved" could symbolize a spiritual longing or a connection to the divine.
The Transient Nature of Desire: The fulfillment of desire is shown to be temporary and ultimately unsatisfying.
The Path of Sufism: The quatrain may reflect the Sufi understanding of love, where the journey is more important than the destination.