From the fountain of Persian songs, the sweet water flows bitter, and full of sadness. Poisoned by piety - Restricted by ignorance - Waiting to flow freely - Pregnant with Grace.
Courage Smiles
For my friends in Iran: Your unbearable sorrow touches God's heart. Your supreme joy makes God smile back at You. The savages hate this; their fear betrays them. Your courage smiles with infinite joy.
The voice of the river that has emptied into the Ocean: Hafez the Disciple
The voice of the river that has emptied into the Ocean Now laughs and sings just like God. - Hafez In the legend of the Persian master poet, Hafez, there is a tale which illustrates the profound relationship of Hafez with his teacher. As legends are prone, this story also acts as a metaphor and…