غزل شمارهٔ 269

O heart! the companion of thy journey, fortune, well-wishing, (is) for thee enough : The footman of the path, the breeze of the garden of Shiraz (is), for thee enough.

O Darvish ! from the true Beloved's abode, again journey not; For, the spiritual walk and the cloister-corner (are) for thee enough.

If from thy heart's corner, a great grief make ambush, The fold of the court of the Pir of the Magians protection (is) for thee enough.

On the tavern-settle, sit ; the cup, drink : For, of the world, this degree of acquisition of wealth and of rank (is) for thee enough.

Excess, seek not ; easy to thyself, make work ; For the flagon of ruby wine ; and, an idol, (beauteous) as the moon, (are) for thee enough.

To the ignorant man, the sky giveth the rein of desire : A man of excellence and of knowledge, thou art. This very sin (is) for thee enough.

The desire for the accustomed dwelling (this world) and the covenant of the ancient Friend (God), With way-experienced way-farers, asking pardon (on account of thy refraining from the journey) for thee enough,

To the favour (and kindness) of others, accustom not thyself. For, in both worlds, The will of God, and the favour of the king (are) for thee enough.

Hafiz J of any other task, no need is thine : The midnight-prayer ; and the morning-exercise (are) for thee enough.