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Farsi poetry and calligraphy Q&A

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Do Farsi and Arabic alphabets and handwriting share similarities?

Certainly, the script is identical, but Farsi includes an additional four letters in its alphabet.

How many handwriting styles exist in Farsi?

Numerous styles exist, but the renowned ones include Nastaligh, Naskh, and Sols. Everyday handwriting often incorporates elements from these various styles.

What is love and what does it mean in Farsi poetry?

In Persian poetry, the mention of love carries dual meanings: one signifies loving God, and the other reflects living with love. Love, inherently experiential and beyond mere explanation, manifests in tangible effects such as forgiveness, sacrifice, and the absence of hatred and revenge.

What does wine signify in Farsi poetry?

In the verses of Farsi mystic poets, “wine” symbolizes the spiritual essence transferred to the human soul when barriers are lifted in the presence of God. It evokes a sense of losing oneself, shedding worries, anger, pain, and selfishness. This transformative experience leads to a state of selflessness and bliss, hence the metaphorical association with the term “wine.”

What does being drunk mean in Farsi poetry?

In the divine presence, selfishness, human desires, and worldly wants fade away in the embrace of God’s love. In this profound connection, one becomes liberated from the concerns of the world to such an extent that it is metaphorically compared to being intoxicated.

Who is “Saghi” in Persian poetry?

In the language of mystic poets, “Saghi” denotes the individual who bestows the wine originating from communion with God. This giver may be either God or the devoted friend of God whom one chooses to follow.

What does “vesal” mean in Persian poetry?

“Vesal” signifies the moment of finally reaching the beloved. In mystic Farsi poetry, it represents the instance when an individual attains the presence of God. Similar to recognizing and understanding another person upon meeting them in person, being in God’s presence allows a deep comprehension of God’s power and attributes with senses beyond our understanding. This is the fulfillment of “la ilaha illallah,” where the person gains comprehensive knowledge about the world and its forces. Simultaneously, the person comprehends both self and God. Post this realization, the individual transcends the usual human learning based on five senses, possessing a profound understanding of everything. However, this moment brings an intense, almost unbearable, love for the infinite beauty of God, creating a longing for the next occurrence of Vesal.

Who is “Pire Moghan”?

In Persian mystic poetry, a “Pire Moghan” is an individual who has attained closeness to God, granted permission, and received instructions from God to guide a group of friends, ensuring their protection from all forms of evil.

What is “kharabat” in Persian poetry?

“Kharabat” typically denotes the ruined structures of a community. However, metaphorically, it refers to the community of a “Pire Moghan” where there appears to be an absence of concern, worry for the future, meticulous planning, and greed. From an outsider’s perspective, this community may seem in a state of ruin and seemingly unsustainable. Yet, within this community, every individual has relinquished thinking, planning, and execution to God. God is personally taking care of this community but others don’t see it.

What does “dell” mean in Persian poetry?

“Dell” holds dual meanings in Farsi: one refers to the heart, and the other to the stomach. In Persian poetry, it primarily signifies the heart, representing the extrasensory ability to feel and sense God and His angels. A clean heart is essential for hearing instructions from God, engaging in conversations with Him, and discerning the righteousness of actions. Therefore, the heart serves as the conduit connecting individuals to the heavens, facilitating communication. However, it necessitates purification to fulfill this role.

What is “Nafs”?

“Nafs” constitutes a facet within human nature characterized by desires, cravings, and greed. It incessantly seeks more, yearns to be the best, surpass others, harbors jealousy, and remains perpetually dissatisfied. This aspect embodies the arrogant, prideful, and acquisitive dimensions of our soul, exhibiting attributes associated with the satanic. “The greedy soul”

What is “tarighat and shariat”?

“Shariat” comprises the guidelines governing a Muslim’s prayers and worship of God, delineating practices such as the proper performance of daily prayers or the appropriate way for a girl to wear a hijab. On the other hand, “Tarighat” represents the spiritual path through which the soul evolves, and the heart purifies, basking in the light rays of God’s presence. Should adherence to Shariat prove unproductive in attaining Tarighat, one must recognize that time has been squandered, and the service to God remains incomplete. Perhaps the individual’s intentions were misguided, and they were inadvertently serving their own interests. In such instances, resolution and guidance are uniquely within the purview of a Pire Moghan. By dutifully following God’s commands in the form of Shariat, one either attains Tarighat or embarks on the journey toward it.