Quatrain 58 from Rubaiyat of Rumi
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غم خود که بود که یاد آریم او رادر دل چه که بر خاک نگاریم او را
غم باد امید لیک بس بیمغز استگر سر ننهد مغز برآریم او را
Description:
English Translation of the Quatrain
What sorrow is there that we should remember him?
Why should we inscribe his image on our hearts?
Sorrow is but a foolish hope,
If we don't sacrifice our heads, let's uproot it.
Analysis of the Quatrains
The Futility of Sorrow: The poet questions the value of dwelling on sorrow and suggests that it is a foolish hope.
The Heart and Memory: The heart is seen as a place where memories are inscribed, and the poet suggests that one should not burden their heart with sorrow.
The Sacrifice of the Ego: The final line suggests a radical solution to overcome sorrow, which is to sacrifice one's ego or "head."
Deeper Meanings
This quatrain, like much of Rumi's poetry, can be interpreted on multiple levels:
Overcoming Suffering: The poem addresses the human condition of suffering and suggests a path to overcoming it.
The Nature of the Ego: The "head" symbolizes the ego, which is seen as a source of many problems, including sorrow.
Spiritual Liberation: The call to "uproot" sorrow suggests a desire for spiritual liberation and freedom from suffering.