Omar Khayyam Poem — این قافله عمر عجب میگذرد
This poem is by the renowned 11th-century Persian poet Omar Khayyam, known for his profound and reflective works. Khayyam’s poetry often delves into themes of existentialism and the fleeting nature of life.
In this poem, Khayyam contemplates the swift passage of life, urging to seize moments of joy. He reflects on the temporary nature of existence, emphasizing the importance of living in the present.
- Ruabi 66 by Khayyam
- Meaning of the Poem in English
- English Translation of the Poem w/ Transliteration
- Meaning of the Poem in Farsi
- Heritage Web Spotlight
1) Rubai 66 by Khayyam
You can read rubai #66 from Khayyam’s rubaiyat (رباعیات) here.
“رباعیات” (Rubāʿiyāt) is a Persian word that refers to a collection of quatrains (four-line poems or verses). In Persian, Arabic, and Urdu literature, a “رباعی” (rubāʿī) is a poetic form that consists of a four-line stanza with a specific rhyme scheme.
این قافلهٔ عمر عجب میگذرد
دریاب دمی که با طرب میگذردساقی غم فردای حریفان چه خوری
پیش آر پیاله را که شب میگذرد
2) Meaning of the Poem in English
The deeper meaning of this couplet reflects a common theme in Khayyam’s poetry: the fleeting nature of life and the importance of cherishing each moment. Khayyam’s work often explores existential themes and encourages the reader to recognize and appreciate the transient beauty and pleasures of life, acknowledging the impermanence of our existence.
The “caravan of life” is a metaphor for the journey of life, which is unpredictable and passes quickly. The poet urges us to seize moments of happiness and joy when they come, as they are fleeting. This reflects a philosophy of living in the present and enjoying life’s simple pleasures, a viewpoint that has both literary and philosophical significance.
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3) English Translation of Poem
این قافلهٔ عمر عجب میگذرد
دریاب دمی که با طرب میگذردThis caravan of life passes in strange ways,
Seize the moment that passes in delight.
English Transliteration
In qafleh-ye omr ajab miguzarad
Daryab dami ke ba tarab miguzarad
ساقی غم فردای حریفان چه خوری
پیش آر پیاله را که شب میگذردO cupbearer, why worry about tomorrow’s sorrow?
Bring forth the cup, for the night is passing.
English Transliteration
Saqi gham-e fardaye harifan che khori
Pish ar piala ra ke shab miguzarad
4) Meaning of the Poem in Farsi
5) Heritage Web Spotlight
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