Category Archives: quatrains translated from Rumi

How can I laugh unless I see you laugh? I am the slave of that bliss that has no mouth! And what a shame when the eyes of the world Regard you, they can’t see your divine mirth! من کی … Continue reading →

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I have heard the soul’s melody of longing for you; No- the lover’s soul is dust itself longing for you! The grains of dust that shine and spin like the soul, Shine and spin from the light of longing desire … Continue reading →

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Gone the one whose beauty is matchless, And the eyes of my heart denied his kiss. Gone but the grief left behind in my heart; Gone the Rose but yes, the thorn remains! رفت آنکه نبود کس بخوبی یارش بی … Continue reading →

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My soul complains about your fickle desires, And it has a longing beyond all longings. In this wine of love, my life blows with the wind, Because in this wine I drink a gale of madness! جانم ز هواهای تو … Continue reading →

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O you the moon who leads me in the dance circle, And whose flowing waters make me whirl and whirl! Since the running stream has set me revolving, So many roses have laughed open their petals. Note: The moon= the … Continue reading →

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The dervish who grants spiritual wealth Gives away a kingdom with each breath. The dervish is not one who begs bread; The dervish is the one who bestows life! درویش که اسرار نهان میبخشد هر دم ملکی برایگان میبخشد درویش … Continue reading →

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Look outside, and you’ll see human faces, You’ll see strange people from odd places. God said “return!” Is this your return? Look within, and see more than the races! بیرون نگری صورت انسان بینی خلقی عجب از روم و خراسان … Continue reading →

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I bring wine from the Friend whose heart is fire, And from the Burning One I bring love’s fire. Never will the world imagine in dream Those nights we brought to greet the dawn’s fire. ما باده ز یار دلفروز … Continue reading →

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I have become the ruin of his ancient treasure, And become the tale of his timeless cynosure. Alas, that because of his wine and strong oath All have confused their desire with his pleasure. از گنج قدم شدیم ویرانه او … Continue reading →

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When you revolve around Saturn, you become Saturn, And you become a Man when you revolve around Men. You become ruby when you revolve around this mine, And you become a mine when you whirl around Janan! Note: Saturn is … Continue reading →

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