Ghazaliyat of Hafez Ghazal 006
Ghazal 006 from Divan of Hafez Who will carry this prayer to the sultan's servants? That in gratitude for his kingship, he might not ignore …
Ghazaliyat of Hafez Ghazal 005
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 …
The universe is indifferent to humans desire: Quatrain 26 from Rubaiyat of Omar Khayyam
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 …
Ghazaliyat of Hafez Ghazal 003
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 …
Ghazaliyat of Hafez Ghazal 002
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 …
Ghazaliyat of Hafez Ghazal 001
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 …
Divan e Hafez Episode 16
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 …
A ruby tinted paradise: deciphering Omar Khayyam's quatrain 161
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 …