Category Archives: quatrains translated from Rumi

A ring in my ear in service to you, O King; By my Soul- in obedience to you, O King! Like a shadow in thrall to you, I race ahead A proud wildcat, and you a lion, O King! در … Continue reading →

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I did not enter your orchard as a picker: I am darvish of empty hands, a qalandar; If you want me to get out, then open the gate; And if you don’t open it, kick out the doubter! Print Friendly

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Word arrives from the Friend, He is with you! Sparks fly in the heart, because of this news! But you don’t know yourself, and remain sad; Know yourself- and what else but fire is yours! و هو معکم از و … Continue reading →

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O Prince of the world’s great beauties- Amen! And all peace and comfort of the Soul- Amen! O You-  the one before whose face each dawn, The rising of the world’s sun declares, Amen! ای میر ملیحان جهان شی الله … Continue reading →

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I am not crazy, but they create such doubt; I am not a stranger, but they drive me out! Like the religious police working night shift, They are drunk, and have become confused louts! دیوانه نیم ولیک میخانندم بیگانه نیم … Continue reading →

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I said to heart, if you have occasion to speak, Reveal my pain to the Friend during your talk; Heart said, at the time of union with the Friend My gazing will all speech completely forsake!   با دل گفتم … Continue reading →

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Sieze, O heart, the bridle of that spiritual king; Say, “be my guest tonight- O moon like darling!” If he says, “tomorrow,” ignore him and retort “God is all strength, and he is overpowering!” Print Friendly

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I ambled with my love through the garden, And stole a glance at the rose with such sin The owner of my heart shouted out, shame On your ogling, with my perfect, rouged skin! Print Friendly

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Each dear soul who is acquainted with the way, Knows all that comes to pass is divine play; Why blame the wheeling sky and its children- This wheel of its own has led no one astray! Print Friendly

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O Soul, do you know who the Beloved is? And O heart, do you know who the Guest is? O body, while you seek a way, with every trick He embraces you! Know who the Seeker is! Print Friendly

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