When the cloud washes the tulip’s face in spring, Arise, and make your face correct with a cup of wine. For this grass you are admiring today Tomorrow will grow from your dust.
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چون ابر به نوروز رخ لاله بشست برخیز و به جام باده کن روی درست کاین سبزه که امروز تماشاگه تست فردا همه از خاک تو خواهد رویید
By seeking out the , you are becoming part of a long chain of seekers. You are looking past translation filters to hear the astronomer-poet whisper directly to you: “The time you have is short. Ask the hard questions. And maybe pour that wine.”
Notice the directness. He isn’t suggesting nature is beautiful; he is reminding you that you will become the grass.
To whet your appetite, here is one of Khayyam’s most famous quatrains in the original. Try reading it aloud:
When the cloud washes the tulip’s face in spring, Arise, and make your face correct with a cup of wine. For this grass you are admiring today Tomorrow will grow from your dust.
Have you found a beautiful PDF edition of the Rubaiyat in Farsi? Share the link or the publisher’s name in the comments below to help fellow readers find a quality copy. Disclaimer: Always respect copyright laws. Most classical Persian poetry from the 11th century is in the public domain, but modern annotations and typeset editions may be protected.
چون ابر به نوروز رخ لاله بشست برخیز و به جام باده کن روی درست کاین سبزه که امروز تماشاگه تست فردا همه از خاک تو خواهد رویید
By seeking out the , you are becoming part of a long chain of seekers. You are looking past translation filters to hear the astronomer-poet whisper directly to you: “The time you have is short. Ask the hard questions. And maybe pour that wine.”
Notice the directness. He isn’t suggesting nature is beautiful; he is reminding you that you will become the grass.
To whet your appetite, here is one of Khayyam’s most famous quatrains in the original. Try reading it aloud: