Quatrain 65 from Rubaiyat of Omar Khayyam
Quatrain 65 from Rubaiyat of Omar Khayyam
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این عقل که در ره سعادت پوید
روزی صد بار خود تو را میگوید
دریاب تو این یک دم وقتت که نهای
آن تره که بدروند و دیگر روید
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A Note About This Quatrain
This particular rubai of Omar Khayyam is rich in philosophical and existential undertones, making a direct, literal translation quite challenging. The imagery of the mind seeking happiness, the fleeting nature of time, and the metaphor of a radish being pulled up contribute to the poem's depth and complexity.
English Translation
A more literal translation
This mind that seeks the path of happiness,
A hundred times a day tells you,
Seize this moment, for it will not last,
Like a radish that is pulled up and grows no more.
A more poetic and interpretive translation
Your mind, a seeker of life's sweet reward,
Constantly whispers, "Enjoy the present, Lord."
For time, like a radish, once plucked from the ground,
Will never again its freshness be found.
A contemporary and informal translation
Your brain's always searching for that high,*
But it keeps telling you, "Don't let time fly."
Seize the day, it's all we've got,
Once time's up, there's no turning back, not a jot.
"این عقل که در ره سعادت پوید": This line suggests that the mind is constantly searching for happiness and fulfillment.
"روزی صد بار خود تو را میگوید": This line implies that the mind repeatedly reminds us to seize the moment.
"دریاب تو این یک دم وقتت که نهای": This line emphasizes the importance of living in the present moment.
"آن تره که بدروند و دیگر روید": This line uses the metaphor of a radish to symbolize the fleeting nature of time.
Themes and Interpretations
The importance of living in the present: The poem emphasizes the importance of seizing the moment and enjoying life.
The transience of time: The rubai highlights the fleeting nature of time and the inevitability of change.
The role of the mind: The poem explores the role of the mind in seeking happiness and fulfillment.
This rubai is a profound meditation on the human condition. The imagery of the radish and the mind's constant search for happiness creates a powerful visual representation of the fleeting nature of life and the importance of living in the present moment.