Mowlana (Rumi) Poetry Breakdown: Meaning & Pronunciation of 2 Beyts from Divan-e Shams

📖 Persian Poetry Breakdown | Mowlana (Rumi) Poetry Explained: Meaning & Pronunciation of 2 Beyts from Divan-e Shams

In this video, we explore two beautiful beyts from Mowlana Jalal al-Din Balkhi’s Divan-e Shams. You’ll learn:

✅ The correct pronunciation of the poem
✅ The meaning & interpretation of each line
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Of course, Persian poetry is deeply subjective—your perspective matters! Let me know your thoughts in the comments. ✨

👉🏽Intro: 00:00
The poem in Persian, General info about Mowlana
👉🏽Explanation & Pronunciation: 02:05
Learn how to pronounce each word correctly and uncover the deeper message behind these lines. Persian poetry is rich, layered, and open to interpretation—so feel free to share your thoughts in the comments!
👉🏽Neda’s Voice (A Pure Persian Classical Vocal Performance): 09:04
At the end of this video, you’ll hear Neda Shahsavar’s stunning Persian classical vocal performance of these beyts, sung in Dastgāh-e Shur—a deeply emotional mode of Persian music. No instruments, just raw, authentic expression.


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Additional Explanations:

+Mesra' (مصراع): hemistichs, A single line of poetry. Two mesra' together form a beyt.
+Beyt (بیت) meaning Verse: A couplet—two mesra' that complete a thought or poetic unit.
+Dastgāh-e Shur (دستگاه شور): One of the main modes in Persian classical music, known for its deep, emotional, and mystical character. It’s often used for singing poetry, enhancing its spiritual impact.

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