Number 16

RubāʿīIndian/Isfahani style
English

Number 16

Come, Fayyaz, for love has granted you entry, and saved you from the turmoil of the intellect. Come like a brave man, leave your very existence behind, for this mighty river has let you pass through it.
Explanation: The 'mighty river' (originally the Tigris) is the powerful current of love that sweeps the seeker away from worldly attachment. Fayyaz is the name of the person being addressed.

Original · Persian

شمارهٔ ۱۶

فیّاض بیا که عشق بارت دادست وز فتنه عقل زینهارت دادست
مردانه بیا از سر هستی بگذر کاین دجله پر زور گذارت دادست