Robaei
Robaei is a Persian poetic form that consists of a quatrain, or four lines, with a rhyme scheme of either AABA or AAAA. The word ruba’i means “four” in Arabic, and the plural form of ruba’i is rubaiyat, which is often used to refer to a collection of quatrains.
Some famous examples of rubaiyat are the ones attributed to Omar Khayyam, a 12th-century Persian poet, mathematician, and astronomer. His quatrains were translated into English by Edward FitzGerald in the 19th century, and became very popular and influential in Western literature
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Quatrain 61 from Rubaiyat of Omar Khayyam
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از رنج کشیدن آدمی حر گردد
قطره چو کشد حبس صدف در گردد
گر مال نماند سر بماناد به جای
پیمانه چو شد تهی دگر پر گردد
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A Note About This Rubaei
This particular rubai of Omar Khayyam is rich in philosophical and metaphorical undertones, making a direct, literal translation quite challenging. The imagery of a suffering human, a pearl forming within an oyster, and a cup being emptied and refilled contribute to the poem's depth and …
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از آمدنم نبود گردون را سود
وز رفتن من جلال و جاهش نفزود
وز هیچ کسی نیز دو گوشم نشنود
کاین آمدن و رفتنم از بهر چه بود
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A Challenge in Translating Omar Khayyam's Rubai
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 dome, the concepts of coming and going, and the questioning of purpose contribute to the poem's depth and …
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Quatrain 59 from Rubaiyat of Omar Khayyam
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اجرام که ساکنان این ایوانند
اسباب تردد خردمندانند
هان تا سر رشتهٔ خرد گم نکنی
کآنان که مدبرند سرگردانند
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A Challenge in Translating Omar Khayyam's Rubai
This particular rubai of Omar Khayyam is rich in philosophical and cosmological undertones, making a direct, literal translation quite challenging. The imagery of celestial bodies, the concept of "خردمندان" (wise men), and the idea of being lost suggests a deep contemplation of the …
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Quatrain 58 from Rubaiyat of Omar Khayyam
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آرند یکی و دیگری بربایند
بر هیچ‌کسی راز همی‌نگشایند
ما را ز قضا جز این قدر ننمایند
پیمانهٔ عمر ماست می‌پیمایند
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A Challenge in Translating Omar Khayyam's Rubai
This particular rubai of Omar Khayyam is rich in philosophical and existential undertones, making a direct, literal translation quite challenging. The imagery of giving and taking, the concept of secrets, and the comparison of life to a cup being measured contribute to the …
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Quatrain 57 from Rubaiyat of Omar Khayyam
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آن‌کس که زمین و چرخ و افلاک نهاد
بس داغ که او بر دل غمناک نهاد
بسیار لب چو لعل و زلفین چو مشک
در طبل زمین و حقهٔ خاک نهاد
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A Challenge in Translating Omar Khayyam's Rubai
This particular rubai of Omar Khayyam is rich in philosophical and cosmological undertones, making a direct, literal translation quite challenging. The imagery of the creator, the earth, the heavens, and the comparison of lips to rubies and hair to musk, along with the …
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Quatrain 56 from Rubaiyat of Omar Khayyam
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آن‌ها که کهن شدند و این‌ها که نواند
هر کس به مراد خویش یک تک بدوند
این کهنه‌جهان به کس نماند باقی
رفتند و رویم دیگر آیند و روند
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A Challenge in Translating Omar Khayyam's Rubai
This particular rubai of Omar Khayyam is rich in philosophical and existential undertones, making a direct, literal translation quite challenging. The imagery of the old and the young, the concept of "one race" (yek tak), and the idea of the world continuing its …
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Quatrain 55 from Rubaiyat of Omar Khayyam
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آن را که به صحرای علل تاخته‌اند
بی او همه کارها بپرداخته‌اند
امروز بهانه‌ای درانداخته‌اند
فردا همه آن بود که درساخته‌اند
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A Challenge in Translating Omar Khayyam's Rubai
This particular rubai of Omar Khayyam is rich in philosophical and metaphysical undertones, making a direct, literal translation quite challenging. The imagery of a desert, the concept of "علل" (causes), and the idea of tasks being accomplished "without Him" contribute to the poem's …
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آنان که محیط فضل و آداب شدند
در جمع کمال شمع اصحاب شدند
ره زین شب تاریک نبردند برون
گفتند فسانه‌ای و در خواب شدند
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A Challenge in Translating Omar Khayyam's Rubai
This particular rubai of Omar Khayyam is rich in philosophical and literary allusions, making a direct, literal translation quite challenging. The imagery of a candle, the concept of "محیط فضل و آداب" (literally, "surrounded by knowledge and manners"), and the idea of being …
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Quatrain 53 from Rubaiyat of Omar Khayyam
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چون عمر به سر رسد چه شیرین و چه تلخ
پیمانه چو پر شود چه بغداد و چه بلخ
می نوش که بعد از من و تو ماه بسی
از سَلخ به غٌرّه آید از غره به سلخ
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A Challenge in Translating Omar Khayyam
This particular rubai of Omar Khayyam is rich in symbolism and philosophical undertones, making a direct, literal translation quite challenging. The references to Baghdad and Balkh, two ancient cities, along with the imagery of a filled cup and the phases of the moon, contribute …
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Quatrain 52 from Rubaiyat of Omar Khayyam
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یک جرعهٔ می ز ملک کاووس به است
از تخت قباد و ملکت طوس به است
هر ناله که رندی به سحرگاه زند
از طاعت زاهدان سالوس به است
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A Challenge in Translating Omar Khayyam's Rubai
This particular rubai of Omar Khayyam is rich in historical and cultural allusions, making a direct, literal translation quite challenging. The names "Kavoos" and "Qabad" are references to ancient Persian kings, and the concept of a "rumi" (a spiritually intoxicated person) adds layers …
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Quatrain 51 from Rubaiyat of Omer Khayyam
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هر سبزه که بر کنار جویی رسته‌ست
گویی ز لب فرشته‌خویی رسته‌ست
پا بر سر سبزه تا به خواری ننهی
کآن سبزه ز خاک لاله‌رویی رسته‌ست
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A Beautiful Image of Transience and Beauty
This rubai by Omar Khayyam paints a vivid picture of nature and the interconnectedness of all things. The imagery of grass growing near a stream and its connection to a beautiful face creates a profound meditation on life, beauty, and the impermanence of …
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Quatrain 5o from Rubaiyat of Omar Khayyam
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هر ذره که در خاک زمینی بوده‌ست
پیش از من و تو تاج و نگینی بوده‌ست
گرد از رخ نازنین به آزرم فشان
کآن هم رخ خوب نازنینی بوده‌ست
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A Challenge in Translation and Interpretation
This rubai by Omar Khayyam is rich in symbolism and philosophical undertones, making it a particularly challenging one to translate directly. The imagery of dust on a beautiful face, combined with the reference to the earth and its contents, invites deep contemplation about the …
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