By the glory of the world-illuminating reign of Shah Shuja,

That I have no quarrel with anyone for wealth and position.

Bring wine, for how brightly the sun of occupation shines,

So that the blessing of its rays reaches even the dervish's hut.

Honesty and a good companion are enough for me from the world,

For other than this, all are causes of discord and headache.

Go, O scholar, exchange this piety for a cup (of wine),

For I am an obedient servant, not a king to be obeyed.

Love sends me from the mosque to the tavern,

The wine companion has arrived; farewell, O companion of repentance!

The times do not buy any skill; I have nothing other than this,

Where should I go to trade with this depreciated merchandise?

I have become weary of Hafez's asceticism and his pretenses,

Prepare the lute and sing ghazals, for I am going to ecstatic dance.