Quatrain 65 from Rubaiyat of Rumi
گویم که کیست روحافراز مراآنکس که بداد جان ز آغاز مرا
گه چشم مرا چو باز بر میبنددگه بگشاید به صید چون باز مرا
Description:
English Translation of the Quatrain
I ask, who is the one who raises my spirit?
The one who gave me life from the beginning.
Sometimes they close my eyes like a falconer closing a falcon's,
Sometimes they open them to hunt like a falcon.
Analysis of the Quatrains
The Divine Lover: The poet is asking about the divine being or beloved who has given them life and spiritual guidance.
The Play of Creation: The imagery of closing and opening the eyes suggests the divine play of creation and the cycles of life and death.
Spiritual Awakening: The falcon imagery implies a state of spiritual alertness and a readiness to pursue spiritual truths.
Deeper Meanings
This quatrain, like much of Rumi's poetry, can be interpreted on multiple levels:
Mystical Union: The poet's longing for the divine lover is a central theme in Sufi poetry.
The Divine as Creator: The imagery of closing and opening the eyes emphasizes the divine power of creation and control over the individual's life.
Spiritual Journey: The falcon imagery suggests a journey of spiritual seeking and the pursuit of higher truths.