We emerge into this tangible realm from a mystical domain whose location and nature remain enigmas. Lost in wonder, the essence of existence eludes us, leaving us without knowledge of our origin or destiny. Thus, we should embrace the present. We discuss Khayyam’s Robaei number 11, exploring initially the Persian verse in its lyrical beauty, followed by its English interpretation.

ای آمده از عالم روحانی تفت
حیران شده در پنج و چهار و شش و هفت

می خور چو ندانی از کجا آمده ای
خوش باش ندانی به کجا خواهی رفت

Roasted, from the realm of the spiritual you’ve come,
Bewildered with numbers, by four and five and six and seven.
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