Quatrain 122 from Rubaiyat of Rumi

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English Translation of the Quatrain

That soul, from whom our beloved is joyful,
Their head is always green and their lips are always smiling.

Such grace and beauty are not the measure of a soul.
Let us whisper, perhaps it is the Beloved.

Analysis of the Quatrains

The Joyful Soul: The poet is describing a soul that brings great joy to their beloved. This soul is characterized by eternal youth (green head) and happiness (smiling lips).
The Nature of the Soul: The poet questions whether the beauty and grace of this soul can be fully comprehended or measured.
The Divine Beloved: The final line suggests that this soul might be a manifestation of the divine beloved.