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Quatrain 73 from Rubaiyat of Omar Khayyam

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تا زهره و مه در آسمان گشت پدید

بهتر ز می ناب کسی هیچ ندید

من در عجبم ز می‌فروشان کایشان

به زآن‌که فروشند چه خواهند خرید

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This particular rubai of Omar Khayyam is rich in philosophical and existential undertones, making a direct, literal translation quite challenging. The imagery of the celestial bodies, the concept of wine as a metaphor for life, and the question of what the wine sellers themselves desire …

Quatrain 72 from Rubaiyat of Omarf Khayyam

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تا راهِ قلندری نپویی نشود

رخساره به خونِ دل نشویی نشود

سودا چه پزی؟ تا که چو دل‌سوختگان

آزاد به تَرکِ خود نگویی نشود

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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 dervish path, the cleansing of the soul through suffering, and the concept of true freedom contribute to the poem's depth and …

Quatrain 71 from Rubaiyat of Omar Khayyam

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تا چند اسیر رنگ و بو خواهی شد

چند از پی هر زشت و نکو خواهی شد

گر چشمهٔ زمزمی و گر آب حیات

آخر به دل خاک فروخواهی شد

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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 being a prisoner to colors and scents, the pursuit of beauty and ugliness, and the ultimate fate of returning to dust contribute …

Quatrain 70 from Rubaiyat of Omar Khayyam

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بر من قلم قضا چو بی من رانند

پس نیک و بدش ز من چرا می‌دانند

دی بی من و امروز چو دی بی من و تو

فردا به چه حجتم به داور خوانند

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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 a pen writing one's fate, the concepts of good and evil, and the idea of judgment day contribute to the poem's depth …

Quatrain 69 from Rubaiyat of Omar Khayyam

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بر چشم تو عالم ارچه می‌آرایند

مگرای بدان که عاقلان نگرایند

بسیار چو تو روند و بسیار آیند

بربای نصیب خویش کت بربایند

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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 world as a stage, the concept of wisdom, and the impermanence of life contribute to the poem's depth and complexity.

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Quatrain 68 from Rubaiyat of Omar Khayyam

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بر چرخ فلک هیچ کسی چیر نشد

وز خوردن آدمی زمین سیر نشد

مغرور بدانی که نخورده‌ست تو را

تعجیل مکن هم بخورَد دیر نشد

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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 celestial sphere, the cyclical nature of life, and the concept of fate contribute to the poem's depth and complexity.

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Quatrain 67 from Rubaiyat of Omar Khayyam

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بر پشت من از زمانه تو می‌آید

وز من همه کار نانکو می‌آید

جان عزم رحیل کرد و گفتم بمرو

گفتا چه کنم خانه فرومی‌آید

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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 time passing, the concept of regret, and the metaphor of a house collapsing contribute to the poem's depth and complexity.

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Quatrain 66 from Rubaiyat of Omar Khayyam

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این قافلهٔ عمر عجب می‌گذرد

دریاب دمی که با طرب می‌گذرد

ساقی غم فردای حریفان چه خوری

پیش آر پیاله را که شب می‌گذرد

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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 life as a caravan, the fleeting nature of time, and the act of drinking wine contribute to the poem's depth and complexity.

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 …

Quatrain 64 from Rubaiyat of Omar Khayyam

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ای بس که نباشیم و جهان خواهد بود

نی نام ز ما و نی‌ نشان خواهد بود

زین پیش نبودیم و نبد هیچ خلل

زین پس چو نباشیم همان خواهد بود

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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 non-existence, the concept of the universe continuing without us, and the cyclical nature of life contribute to the poem's depth and complexity.

Quatrain 63 from Rubaiyat of Omar Khayyam

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افسوس که نامهٔ جوانی طی شد

و آن تازه بهار زندگانی دی شد

آن مرغ طرب که نام او بود شباب

افسوس ندانم که کی آمد کی شد

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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 youth passing, the comparison of youth to spring, and the metaphor of a bird representing youth contribute to the poem's depth and …

Quatrain 62 from Rubaiyat of Omar Khayyam

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افسوس که سرمایه ز کف بیرون شد

وز دست اجل بسی جگرها خون شد

کس نآمد از آن جهان که پرسم از وی

کاحوال مسافران دنیا چون شد

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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 losing one's wealth, the concept of death, and the question about the afterlife contribute to the poem's depth and complexity.

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