Read› Daftar 4› The story of the mule complaining to the camel: 'I often stumble on the path, but you rarely stumble. Why is this?' And the camel's reply.› beyt 3374
M4:3374 — گفت من بسیار میافتم برو / در گریوه و راه و در بازار و کو
M4:3374
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The mule complains to the camel that it frequently stumbles and falls in various terrains, expressing confusion as to why the camel does not share this same misfortune.
This couplet initiates a dialogue between a mule and a camel, a classic Rumi device to explore deeper spiritual or ethical points through animal fables. Here, the mule is lamenting its frequent falls, painting a vivid picture of its struggles across different environments: the treacherous mountain pass (gareevah), the common road, the bustling market, and the public square (koo). This isn't just a physical complaint; it sets the stage for a deeper inquiry into why one being experiences such hardship while another, seemingly similar, does not. The mule's question in the subsequent couplets will probe the nature of their respective destinies or inner states, foreshadowing a lesson about the causes of spiritual stumbling and steadfastness.
- گریوه
- Mountain pass, a steep and difficult path.
- کو
- Public place, street, alley, or square.
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