"Why abstain from happiness
When like a skilled lion
Your heart is nearing
And will someday see
The divine prey is always near!"
~Hafiz

#TheMaryElTarot
"Why abstain from happiness
When like a skilled lion
Your heart is nearing
And will someday see
The divine prey is always near!"
~Hafiz

#TheMaryElTarot
I afore Hafiz and have read all his poetry. Of course I don’t know all of them by heart, but am curious to find out the translation of which verse this one exactly is. Do you happen to know the name of the translator?
This is what I got from ChatGPT:
The poem you’ve provided is rendered by Daniel Ladinsky, who is known for his imaginative interpretations of Hafiz’s poetry. It’s important to note that Ladinsky’s works are not direct translations but rather creative renderings inspired by Hafiz’s themes. This approach has been a subject of debate among scholars and readers. For instance, an article titled “Fake Hafez: How a supreme Persian poet of love was erased” discusses concerns about the authenticity of such interpretations.