HAFIZ SAYS GO AND DO GOOD

 

Hafiz

 

What kind of uproar is this

I see in this lunatic globe?

I see the whole world in turmoil, very much disturbed!

Everybody seeks better times from the world

The trouble is, I see every day getting worse!

 

While fools are favoured with refreshments

I see the wise sweat blood to get their sustenance.

The race horse is over-burdened with pack saddle

The donkeys are adorned with golden collars, I see.

 

Daughters are in very much in conflict with their mothers

And I see every son spiteful towards his father

No brother is compassionate towards another

Nor father does show affection to his son, I see.

 

O Master, Listen to the counsel of Hafiz;

Go and do good,

I reckon this is more precious than pearls and jewels.

 

(Although Hafiz wrote in 14th Century Iran, the whole world feels his predicament today! It is a prophetic forecast -Editor)

 

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