Quatrain 53 from Rubaiyat of Rumi

By hamed @hamed | 22 1

عاشق شب خلوت از پی پی گم رابسیار بود که کژ نهد انجم را


زیرا که شب وصال زحمت باشداز مردم دیده دیدهٔ مردم را


Description:

English Translation of the Quatrain

The lover, in the solitude of night, seeks the lost one,
Often the celestial bodies are misaligned.

Because the night of union is a difficult night,
Hidden from the eyes of people, from the sight of people.

Analysis of the Quatrains

The Night of Union: This refers to the mystical union between the lover and the Beloved (often interpreted as God or the divine).
Celestial Bodies: These symbolize the spiritual or cosmic order, which can be disrupted during this intense spiritual journey.
The Difficulty of the Path: The night of union is described as difficult, implying the challenges and trials faced on the spiritual path.
Secrecy: The lover seeks solitude and hides their spiritual journey from the world, emphasizing the personal and private nature of this quest.


hamed
@hamed Nov. 14, 2024, 8:23 a.m.

Deeper Meanings

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

Spiritual Journey: The poem describes the arduous journey of a spiritual seeker towards union with the divine.
Cosmic Order: The misalignment of celestial bodies suggests a disruption of the cosmic order, which is a common motif in mystical poetry.
The Hidden Nature of Love: The lover seeks solitude to avoid the judgment and misunderstanding of the world, highlighting the often hidden nature of deep spiritual experiences.