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 …

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. …

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 …

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. English Translation …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …