Hafez · Ghazal 292 · I swear by the glory of Shah Shoja
قسم به حشمت و جاه و جلال شاه شجاعکه نیست با کسم از بهر مال و جاه نزاع
شراب خانگیم بس می مغانه بیارحریف باده رسید ای رفیق توبه وداع
خدای را به می‌ام شست و شوی خرقه کنیدکه من نمی‌شنوم بوی خیر از این اوضاع
ببین که رقص‌کنان می‌رود به ناله چنگکسی که رخصه نفرمودی استماع سماع
به عاشقان نظری کن به شکر این نعمتکه من غلام مطیعم، تو پادشاه مطاع
به فیض جرعه جام تو تشنه‌ایم، ولینمی‌کنیم دلیری نمی‌دهیم صداع
جبین و چهره حافظ خدا جدا مکنادز خاک بارگه کبریای شاه شجاع
Hafez begins with a vow: he has no quarrel with anyone over wealth or position. There is a deep peace in that, and it may be the counsel you need. Let go of rivalries that wear you down. The world turns, and even the sternest critic may one day be found dancing to the harp, so do not take others' judgement too much to heart. Ask for what you need humbly and without pressing, trusting the generosity of the one you serve. Thirst, but do not grasp.
I swear by the majesty, rank and glory of Shah Shoja
that I quarrel with no one over wealth or position.
Enough of my home-brewed wine; bring the wine of the Magians.
The drinking companion has come; O friend repentance, farewell.
For God's sake, wash my cloak clean with wine,
for I catch no scent of good from the way things are.
See how he goes dancing to the harp's lament,
the one who would not allow us to listen to the music of sama.
In thanks for this blessing, cast a glance upon the lovers,
for I am an obedient slave, and you the king who is obeyed.
We thirst for the bounty of a sip from your cup, but
we will not be bold, nor give you any trouble.
May God never part the brow and face of Hafez
from the dust of the court of Shah Shoja's greatness.