Quatrain 80 from Rubaiyat of Rumi

By hamed @hamed | 32 1

از بانگ سرافیل دمیده است رباب
تا زنده و تازه کرده دلهای کباب


آن سوداها که غرقه گشتند و فنا
چون ماهیکان برآمدند از تک آب


Description:

English Translation of the Quatrain

The reed flute has been blown by the trumpet of the Angel of the Resurrection,
To revive and refresh the burnt-out hearts.

Those desires that were drowned and perished,
Have risen like fish from a single drop of water.

Analysis of the Quatrains

The Cosmic Sound: The "trumpet of the Angel of the Resurrection" symbolizes a powerful cosmic sound or event that awakens the soul.
Reviving Hearts: The sound of the reed flute represents spiritual renewal and the revitalization of hearts that have been wounded or weary.
Resurrection of Desires: The "desires" that were "drowned" symbolize spiritual aspirations that had been suppressed or forgotten.
Miraculous Renewal: The image of fish rising from a single drop of water conveys the idea of miraculous renewal and rebirth.


hamed
@hamed Nov. 22, 2024, 5:53 p.m.

Deeper Meanings

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

Mystical Experience: The poem describes a mystical experience, where the soul is awakened to a higher reality.
Spiritual Renewal: The quatrain emphasizes the theme of spiritual renewal and rebirth.
The Power of Sound: The "trumpet" and the "reed flute" symbolize the power of sound to transform the soul.