Ghazal No. 227: Although this speech may not be easy for the preacher of the town
غزل شماره ۲۲۷: گرچه بر واعظ شهر این سخن آسان نشود
Although it is not easy for the preacher of the city to say this
Until he practices hypocrisy and becomes a deceitful Muslim
گر چه بر واعظ شهر این سخن آسان نشود
تا ریا ورزد و سالوس مسلمان نشود
Learn rascality and be generous, for it is not a great skill
For an animal that does not drink wine will not become human
رندی آموز و کرم کن که نه چندان هنر است
حیوانی که ننوشد می و انسان نشود
A pure jewel is needed to be worthy of divine favor
For otherwise, every stone and clay will not become pearls and corals
گوهر پاک بباید که شود قابل فیض
ور نه هر سنگ و گلی لؤلؤ و مرجان نشود
The greatest name will do its work, O heart, be happy
For the devil will not become a Muslim through deceit and cunning
اسم اعظم بکند کار خود ای دل خوش باش
که به تلبیس و حیل دیو مسلمان نشود
I am throwing love and hoping that this noble art
Will not be the cause of deprivation like other arts
عشق میورزم و امید که این فن شریف
چون هنرهای دگر موجب حرمان نشود
Last night, he said that he would fulfill my heart's desire tomorrow
O God, create a reason so that he will not regret it
دوش میگفت که فردا بدهم کام دلت
سببی ساز خدایا که پشیمان نشود
I ask God for good manners, your nature
So that our hearts will not be disturbed by you again
حسن خلقی ز خدا میطلبم خوی تو را
تا دگر خاطر ما از تو پریشان نشود
The particle, until it did not have the high aspiration of Hafez
Will not become the seeker of the shining sun's spring
ذره را تا نبود همت عالی حافظ
طالب چشمه خورشید درخشان نشود
Ghazal No. 227: Although this speech may not be easy for the preacher of the town
Book: Divan of Hafez