Quatrain 2 from Rubaiyat of Omar Khayyam
Quatrain 2 from Rubaiyat of Omar Khayyam
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چون عهده نمی شود کسی فردا را
حالی خوش دار این دل پر سودا را
می نوش به ماهتاب ای ماه که ماه
بسیار بتابد و نیابد نیابد ما را
Description:
A more literal translation
Since no one can promise tomorrow,
Cherish this hopeful heart of yours.
Drink to the moonlight, oh Moon, for the Moon
Shines so brightly, yet finds us not.
A more poetic and interpretive translation
As no one can vouchsafe a morrow’s sun,
Embrace the dreams your heart has spun.
Beneath the moon’s enchanting glow,
Let wine flow freely, as shadows grow.
A contemporary and informal translation
No one can guarantee tomorrow, so
Enjoy this moment, let your spirits soar.
Raise a glass to the moon's silvery light,
It shines so bright, yet can't find us tonight.
"عهده نمی شود کسی فردا را": This line directly translates to "no one can promise tomorrow," but the connotation is deeper. It suggests the uncertainty of life and the importance of living in the present moment.
"حالی خوش دار این دل پر سودا را": This line means "cherish this hopeful heart of yours," but it also carries the idea of embracing one's desires and passions.
"می نوش به ماهتاب ای ماه": This is a direct address to the moon, asking for a drink to be enjoyed under its light.
"بسیار بتابد و نیابد نیابد ما را": This line emphasizes the vastness of the universe and the insignificance of human life in comparison. The repeated "نیابد" (cannot find) highlights the feeling of being lost or alone.