Farsi Fridays: January 27, 2023

Though it is now translated in to hundreds of languages, Rumi’s original work was written in Farsi – including his famous Mathnawi. Each Friday we send out a word or phrase, in Farsi, that can be found in Rumi’s work. You can listen to the pronunciation and learn the meaning of Farsi words that often appear in Rumi's poetry.

Farsi Fridays is an opportunity to learn Rumi's language and better understand his wisdoms.


بلبل represents delicate lovers. A nightingale loves flowers and loves singing but they cannot travel far. It can not endure a harsh joureny.
— Fariba Enteshari
 

بلبل

“Nightingale”