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Literary Works

Classical ghazal

 By: Xiao H.

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First mentioned in chapter 13 on page 166

When Amir described the sound he heard outside the door

What is ghazal?

The ghazal is a poetic form consisting of rhyming couplets and a refrain.

A ghazal may be understood as a poetic expression of both the pain of loss or separation and the beauty of love in spite of that pain. The form is ancient, originating in 6th century Arabic verse.

Also in the text, Amir emphasized the classical ghazal by Ustad Sarahang.

This is a video of his song.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9Oh0xNxWWIg

Lyrics:

   Gladden my soul, it is sad.

  Be kind to my heart, it is impoverished.

  The very first day I laid eyes on you, I said:

  "The one that will darken my days is this one"

  From time to time remember me with a curse.

  Even that bitter talk shall be sweet (to me)!

  Without your face, my faith is all infidelity.

  With your face, my infidelity becomes all faith.

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Literary Figures

Jami

By: Xiao H.

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First mentioned in chapter 20 page 129

An old man is telling Amir the poets he has taught

Who is Jami?

Jami (1414 – 1492), is known for his achievements as a scholar, mystic, writer, composer of numerous lyrics and idylls, historian, and one of the greatest Persian and Sufi poets of the 15th century.

His works range from prose to poetry, and from the mundane to the religious. He has also written works of history and science. As well, he often comments on the work of previous and current theologians, philosophers and Sufi's.

  One of his most profound ideas was the mystical and philosophical explanations of the nature of divine mercy,

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Literary Figures

By: Xiao H.

Beydel

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First mentioned in chapter 20 page 129

An old man is telling Amir the poets he has taught

The old man has given a lecture on Beydel

Who is Beydel?

Baydel was born in an Indian 1644 C.E. Baydel started his life as a poet and also kept in contact with the Afghan Sufis, Muslim mystics.

Baydel's famous poems are recognized for his difficult style of writing and Deep thoughts that each rhythmic line holds within.

The following is an example of his poetry and is the first Ghazal from his compiled works:

Only humility can bring you to the high seat of God.

Bow down just a hair, and before Him wear proudly your hat.

The solemn palace of love cannot permit joking gestures.

The eyes, like dew, should receive the seal of a dab of tears.

Non-existence has an image and a world of its own.

Realities are sometimes created in the footprints of passerby.

No one could help rid me of my dual self.

I lowered my head and took refuge in my solitary, inner self.

Vain was my search for Joseph in lust's land of Canaan.

Perhaps I, too, should go into myself and differ a well inside.

If, within your heart flows the never-ending blessing of morning light,

Your days will never know darkness, though all existence turns into night.