Hafiz’s timeless sonnet Gham Makhor (Do Not Grieve) is a poetic masterpiece filled with hope, resilience, and divine wisdom. In this beautifully composed verse, Hafiz reassures the reader that hardships are temporary, and the tides of fate constantly change. Through symbolic imagery—such as the return of Joseph to Canaan, the transformation of sorrow into joy, …
Hafiz Shirazi, one of the most celebrated poets in Persian literature, offers a rich tapestry of imagery, emotion, and wisdom in his works. In this lesson, we delve into one of his renowned poems, presenting it alongside its English translation and phonetic transcription. This approach aims to guide non-Persian speakers in navigating the intricacies of …
Dive into the heart of Persian literary heritage with this exploration of Ferdowsi’s Shahnameh. In this post, we showcase ten profound verses that beautifully capture the essence of creation, accompanied by their English translations. Whether you are a poetry enthusiast, a literature student, or simply captivated by the richness of Persian culture, these timeless verses …
Learning Persian through literature and poetry can be a delightful and enriching way to engage with the language. This is a practical way to immerse yourself in Persian every day and enjoy learning Farsi. Here’s a roadmap to get you started: Video of resources to learn Persian through literature Watch this video on YouTube Persian …
To speak Persian like a native takes dedication and practice, but the rewards are great! Here are 8 tips to elevate your Farsi and get you closer to sounding like a local. Improve your Persian pronunciation and conversation skills to communicate with Farsi speakers more efficiently. Video of Speaking Persian like a native Watch this …
The story of the Athlete and the Headless Lion by Rumi from Masnavi with a podcast for non-Persian speakers to learn the Persian language and get more familiar with Persian literature and poetry The Persian version of the Athlete and the Headless Lion To read the Persian version of the Athlete and the Headless Lion, …
Value of Health or قدر عافیت from Golestan written by Sa’di, one of the most prominent Persian poets of all time with selected verse lines from the book for non-Persian speakers who are interested in Persian literature and poetry The Persian version of the Value of Health by Sa’di To read the Persian version of …
The story of the Donkey’s Gone from Masnavi by Rumi with some selected verse lines and a video for non-Persian speakers who like to learn the Persian language and literature The Persian version of the Donkey’s Gone To read the Persian version of the Donkey’s Gone, click on the link below: آموزش زبان فارسی با …