Ghazaliyat of Hafez Ghazal 005
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Ghazal 005 from Divan of Hafez
My heart is slipping from my grasp, O pious ones, for God's sake!
Alas, what secret can remain hidden forever?
We are shipwrecked sailors, O stormy wind, arise!
Perhaps I shall see the face of a familiar friend.
The ten-day love of fortune is but a …
The universe is indifferent to humans desire: Quatrain 26 from Rubaiyat of Omar Khayyam
By @admin on August 20, 2024| 7 0
This world is not run according to the wise, so it is not that important what the true nature of life is. Because ultimately we have to abandon many dreams and lie within earth, what is the worrying for? This is the message of quatrain 26 from Rubaiyat of Omar …
Ghazaliyat of Hafez Ghazal 003
By @admin on August 19, 2024| 3 0
Ghazal three from Divan of Hafez
If that Shirazian Turk were to capture my heart,
I would gladly give Samarkand and Bukhara for her Indian mole.
O wine-server, bring the eternal wine that you won't find in paradise,
Beside the waters of Ruknabad and the garden of Musalla.
Alas, these playful, sweet-natured, …
Ghazaliyat of Hafez Ghazal 002
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Ghazal two from Divan of Hafez Shirazi
Where is the path of righteousness and where am I, so lost and astray?
See the vast difference between the wrong path and the right way.
My heart grew weary of the monastery and the hypocrite's patched robe,
Where is the tavern of the mystics …
Ghazaliyat of Hafez Ghazal 001
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Ghazal one from Divan of Hafez Shirazi
O wine-server, bring a cup and pass it round,
For love seemed easy at first, but now troubles abound.
The scent of musk that the breeze steals from her curls,
Has caused much bloodshed in hearts.
What peace can I find in my beloved's abode,
When …
Divan e Hafez Episode 16
By @admin on August 18, 2024| 6 0
This post discusses Ghazal 120 from the renowned Divan of Hafez. We will embark on a verse-by-verse exploration of this exquisite poem, examining each couplet in its original Persian form, followed by an English translation. To enrich our understanding, we will also engage in a line-by-line analysis, unraveling the depths …
A ruby tinted paradise: deciphering Omar Khayyam's quatrain 161
By @admin on August 17, 2024| 7 0
Omar Khayyam, the renowned Persian poet and philosopher, has captivated readers for centuries with his profound and often enigmatic quatrains. One such verse, number 161 from the Rubaiyat, invites us into a world of contemplation on life, pleasure, and the pursuit of meaning.
Divan e Hafez Episode 15, Ghazal 115
By @admin on August 16, 2024| 6 0
An Exploration of Ghazal 115
Hafez, the symbol of sweetness of Persian poetry, has woven a blend of profound thoughts and emotions into his ghazals. Ghazal 115 is no exception, offering a rich blend of philosophical musings, romantic imagery, and spiritual aspirations. We examine each verse line, first in Persian, then …