Farsi Fridays: June 10, 2022
/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.
“Life is the time span we live on the earth. You are body and spirit. Let your spirit lead your life and be mindful of your body!”
زندگی
"Life
Below are moments from Rumi’s Mathnawi where he uses the word عقل (“rationality”)…
هشیاری دهد
عقلها مر عقل را یاری دهد
“Including more perceptions and associating them will bring more understanding
since knowledge of others will bring more support and knowing.”
~Rumi
Source: Mathnawi I, 1043
Translated by Fariba Enteshari, © Rumi Educational Center