Quatrain 49 from Rubaiyat of Rumi
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دود دل ما نشان سوداست دلاوآندود که از دل است، پیداست دلا
هر موج که میزند دل از خون ای دلآن دل نبود مگر که دریاست دلا
Description:
English Translation of the Quatrain
The smoke of our hearts is a sign of our longing, O heart,
And that smoke which rises from the heart is evident, O heart.
Every wave that the heart makes from blood, O heart,
That heart was nothing but a sea, O heart.
Analysis of the Quatrains
The Heart as a Vessel: The heart is seen as a container filled with emotions and desires.
The Smoke of Longing: The "smoke" represents the intensity of longing and desire.
The Heart as a Sea: The heart is compared to a vast sea, suggesting its depth and capacity for emotion.
The Waves of Blood: The "waves of blood" symbolize the powerful emotions and passions that churn within the heart.
Deeper Meanings
This quatrain, like much of Rumi's poetry, can be interpreted on multiple levels:
Spiritual Love: The poem could be a reflection on the intensity of divine love and the longing of the soul to unite with the beloved.
Human Emotions: The quatrain might explore the depth and complexity of human emotions, particularly love and longing.
The Unconscious: The "heart" could also represent the unconscious mind, a vast and mysterious realm filled with desires and fears.