https://persianhd.com fa Daily reading of public-domain Persian classics: Hafez, Saadi, Rumi, Ferdowsi, Khayyam — original Farsi only, with a brief English context note. Mon, 05 Oct 2026 12:04:54 +0000 Persian Poetry HD Daily reading of public-domain Persian classics: Hafez, Saadi, Rumi, Ferdowsi, Khayyam — original Farsi only, with a brief English context note. false Persian Poetry HD shayane@persianhd.com https://persianhd.com/cover.jpghttps://persianhd.com persian-poetry-hd-2026-10-05 Mon, 05 Oct 2026 12:04:53 +0000 https://synthcast-audio-626868582654.s3.amazonaws.com/persian-poetry-hd/2026-10-05.mp3 We open with the first six lines of Ferdowsi's Shahnameh, the Persian Book of Kings, in which the poet consecrates his epic by naming God as the lord of soul, reason, place, and the lights of heaven. Composed over thirty years, the Shahnameh begins — and stands — on this single breath of praise. We open with the first six lines of Ferdowsi's Shahnameh, the Persian Book of Kings, in which the poet consecrates his epic by naming God as the lord of soul, reason, place, and the lights of heaven. Composed over thirty years, the Shahnameh begins — and stands — on this single breath of praise.

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• Shahnameh — آغاز شاهنامه — به نام خداوند جان و خرد — Public domain (Ganjoor)

]]> We open with the first six lines of Ferdowsi's Shahnameh, the Persian Book of Kings, in which the poet consecrates his epic by naming God as the lord of soul, reason, place, and the lights of heaven. Composed over thirty years, the Shahnameh begins — and stands — on this single breath of praise. 01:05 false persian-poetry-hd-2026-10-04 Sun, 04 Oct 2026 12:04:09 +0000 https://synthcast-audio-626868582654.s3.amazonaws.com/persian-poetry-hd/2026-10-04.mp3 This episode presents a celebrated ghazal by the fourteenth-century Persian master Hafez, in which he draws a sharp and unapologetic contrast between the performance of piety and the raw, wine-soaked honesty of the tavern — asking which world he could possibly belong to, and refusing to pretend the two are reconcilable. This episode presents a celebrated ghazal by the fourteenth-century Persian master Hafez, in which he draws a sharp and unapologetic contrast between the performance of piety and the raw, wine-soaked honesty of the tavern — asking which world he could possibly belong to, and refusing to pretend the two are reconcilable.

Sources

• Divan-e Hafez — غزل — صلاح کار کجا و من خراب کجا — Public domain (Ganjoor)

]]> This episode presents a celebrated ghazal by the fourteenth-century Persian master Hafez, in which he draws a sharp and unapologetic contrast between the performance of piety and the raw, wine-soaked honesty of the tavern — asking which world he could possibly belong to, and refusing to pretend the two are reconcilable. 01:12 false persian-poetry-hd-2026-10-03 Sat, 03 Oct 2026 12:03:50 +0000 https://synthcast-audio-626868582654.s3.amazonaws.com/persian-poetry-hd/2026-10-03.mp3 Persian Poetry HD presents the opening ghazal of Hafez's Divan, a luminous invocation that blends Arabic and Persian to summon the wine-bearer and announce the paradox at the heart of all love: it appears effortless until, suddenly, it is not. Persian Poetry HD presents the opening ghazal of Hafez's Divan, a luminous invocation that blends Arabic and Persian to summon the wine-bearer and announce the paradox at the heart of all love: it appears effortless until, suddenly, it is not.

Sources

• Divan-e Hafez — غزل اول — الا یا ایها الساقی — Public domain (Ganjoor)

]]> Persian Poetry HD presents the opening ghazal of Hafez's Divan, a luminous invocation that blends Arabic and Persian to summon the wine-bearer and announce the paradox at the heart of all love: it appears effortless until, suddenly, it is not. 01:13 false persian-poetry-hd-2026-10-02 Fri, 02 Oct 2026 12:05:48 +0000 https://synthcast-audio-626868582654.s3.amazonaws.com/persian-poetry-hd/2026-10-02.mp3 A short but luminous passage from Saadi's Bustan, in which the poet distills the whole of ethical life into two couplets: be gentle with people, and harm no one. That, he says, is the entire road to salvation. A short but luminous passage from Saadi's Bustan, in which the poet distills the whole of ethical life into two couplets: be gentle with people, and harm no one. That, he says, is the entire road to salvation.

Sources

• Bustan — از باب احسان — Public domain (Ganjoor)

]]> A short but luminous passage from Saadi's Bustan, in which the poet distills the whole of ethical life into two couplets: be gentle with people, and harm no one. That, he says, is the entire road to salvation. 01:02 false persian-poetry-hd-2026-10-01 Thu, 01 Oct 2026 12:06:13 +0000 https://synthcast-audio-626868582654.s3.amazonaws.com/persian-poetry-hd/2026-10-01.mp3 This episode presents a celebrated ghazal from the fourteenth-century Shirazi master Hafez, in which he stages the unbridgeable distance between outward religious propriety and the raw, wine-soaked sincerity he refuses to abandon. The poem is recited in its original Farsi, unaltered and unmediated. This episode presents a celebrated ghazal from the fourteenth-century Shirazi master Hafez, in which he stages the unbridgeable distance between outward religious propriety and the raw, wine-soaked sincerity he refuses to abandon. The poem is recited in its original Farsi, unaltered and unmediated.

Sources

• Divan-e Hafez — غزل — صلاح کار کجا و من خراب کجا — Public domain (Ganjoor)

]]> This episode presents a celebrated ghazal from the fourteenth-century Shirazi master Hafez, in which he stages the unbridgeable distance between outward religious propriety and the raw, wine-soaked sincerity he refuses to abandon. The poem is recited in its original Farsi, unaltered and unmediated. 01:10 false persian-poetry-hd-2026-09-30 Wed, 30 Sep 2026 12:05:27 +0000 https://synthcast-audio-626868582654.s3.amazonaws.com/persian-poetry-hd/2026-09-30.mp3 We hear the opening six verses of Ferdowsi's Shahnameh, the great Persian Book of Kings, in which the poet consecrates his thirty-year epic by naming God as the lord of life, reason, place, and the lights of heaven. The segment is presented in the original classical Farsi, introduced and closed in English. We hear the opening six verses of Ferdowsi's Shahnameh, the great Persian Book of Kings, in which the poet consecrates his thirty-year epic by naming God as the lord of life, reason, place, and the lights of heaven. The segment is presented in the original classical Farsi, introduced and closed in English.

Sources

• Shahnameh — آغاز شاهنامه — به نام خداوند جان و خرد — Public domain (Ganjoor)

]]> We hear the opening six verses of Ferdowsi's Shahnameh, the great Persian Book of Kings, in which the poet consecrates his thirty-year epic by naming God as the lord of life, reason, place, and the lights of heaven. The segment is presented in the original classical Farsi, introduced and closed in English. 01:03 false persian-poetry-hd-2026-09-29 Tue, 29 Sep 2026 12:05:47 +0000 https://synthcast-audio-626868582654.s3.amazonaws.com/persian-poetry-hd/2026-09-29.mp3 The opening verses of Rumi's Masnavi, known as the Ney-Nameh or Song of the Reed, in which the cut reed flute becomes a timeless emblem of the soul's longing for its origin. This episode presents the original Farsi text in full recitation, with English context to frame the listening experience. The opening verses of Rumi's Masnavi, known as the Ney-Nameh or Song of the Reed, in which the cut reed flute becomes a timeless emblem of the soul's longing for its origin. This episode presents the original Farsi text in full recitation, with English context to frame the listening experience.

Sources

• Masnavi — نی‌نامه — آغاز مثنوی — Public domain (Ganjoor)

]]> The opening verses of Rumi's Masnavi, known as the Ney-Nameh or Song of the Reed, in which the cut reed flute becomes a timeless emblem of the soul's longing for its origin. This episode presents the original Farsi text in full recitation, with English context to frame the listening experience. 01:02 false persian-poetry-hd-2026-09-28 Mon, 28 Sep 2026 12:05:08 +0000 https://synthcast-audio-626868582654.s3.amazonaws.com/persian-poetry-hd/2026-09-28.mp3 In this episode, we recite a celebrated ghazal from the Divan-e Hafez in which the poet sets the world of pious pretense sharply against the world of honest longing and reckless devotion — and refuses to reconcile them. Three verses, one unflinching question. In this episode, we recite a celebrated ghazal from the Divan-e Hafez in which the poet sets the world of pious pretense sharply against the world of honest longing and reckless devotion — and refuses to reconcile them. Three verses, one unflinching question.

Sources

• Divan-e Hafez — غزل — صلاح کار کجا و من خراب کجا — Public domain (Ganjoor)

]]> In this episode, we recite a celebrated ghazal from the Divan-e Hafez in which the poet sets the world of pious pretense sharply against the world of honest longing and reckless devotion — and refuses to reconcile them. Three verses, one unflinching question. 01:13 false persian-poetry-hd-2026-09-27 Sun, 27 Sep 2026 12:04:43 +0000 https://synthcast-audio-626868582654.s3.amazonaws.com/persian-poetry-hd/2026-09-27.mp3 In one of Khayyam's most intimate quatrains, a clay jug becomes a confession: it was once a lover, and the handle curving around its neck was once an arm reaching for the beloved. A meditation on dust, desire, and the wheel of transformation. In one of Khayyam's most intimate quatrains, a clay jug becomes a confession: it was once a lover, and the handle curving around its neck was once an arm reaching for the beloved. A meditation on dust, desire, and the wheel of transformation.

Sources

• Rubaiyat — رباعی — این کوزه چو من — Public domain (Ganjoor)

]]> In one of Khayyam's most intimate quatrains, a clay jug becomes a confession: it was once a lover, and the handle curving around its neck was once an arm reaching for the beloved. A meditation on dust, desire, and the wheel of transformation. 00:54 false persian-poetry-hd-2026-09-26 Sat, 26 Sep 2026 12:04:45 +0000 https://synthcast-audio-626868582654.s3.amazonaws.com/persian-poetry-hd/2026-09-26.mp3 We open with the first six verses of Ferdowsi's Shahnameh, the Persian Book of Kings, in which the poet consecrates his thirty-year epic by naming God as the lord of life, reason, place, and the lights of heaven. This episode presents the original classical Farsi, unmodified and unabridged. We open with the first six verses of Ferdowsi's Shahnameh, the Persian Book of Kings, in which the poet consecrates his thirty-year epic by naming God as the lord of life, reason, place, and the lights of heaven. This episode presents the original classical Farsi, unmodified and unabridged.

Sources

• Shahnameh — آغاز شاهنامه — به نام خداوند جان و خرد — Public domain (Ganjoor)

]]> We open with the first six verses of Ferdowsi's Shahnameh, the Persian Book of Kings, in which the poet consecrates his thirty-year epic by naming God as the lord of life, reason, place, and the lights of heaven. This episode presents the original classical Farsi, unmodified and unabridged. 01:04 false persian-poetry-hd-2026-09-25 Fri, 25 Sep 2026 12:04:35 +0000 https://synthcast-audio-626868582654.s3.amazonaws.com/persian-poetry-hd/2026-09-25.mp3 From Saadi's Bustan, a four-line passage from the chapter on benevolence reminds us that gentleness toward others is not merely virtue — it is the only road to salvation. Simple, direct, and timeless. From Saadi's Bustan, a four-line passage from the chapter on benevolence reminds us that gentleness toward others is not merely virtue — it is the only road to salvation. Simple, direct, and timeless.

Sources

• Bustan — از باب احسان — Public domain (Ganjoor)

]]> From Saadi's Bustan, a four-line passage from the chapter on benevolence reminds us that gentleness toward others is not merely virtue — it is the only road to salvation. Simple, direct, and timeless. 00:57 false persian-poetry-hd-2026-09-24 Thu, 24 Sep 2026 12:04:43 +0000 https://synthcast-audio-626868582654.s3.amazonaws.com/persian-poetry-hd/2026-09-24.mp3 We open the Divan-e Hafez with its first ghazal, in which the fourteenth-century Shirazi master calls to the wine-bearer in a blend of Arabic and Persian, warning that love arrives easily but deepens into labyrinths of longing. Three verses that set the tone for an entire life's work. We open the Divan-e Hafez with its first ghazal, in which the fourteenth-century Shirazi master calls to the wine-bearer in a blend of Arabic and Persian, warning that love arrives easily but deepens into labyrinths of longing. Three verses that set the tone for an entire life's work.

Sources

• Divan-e Hafez — غزل اول — الا یا ایها الساقی — Public domain (Ganjoor)

]]> We open the Divan-e Hafez with its first ghazal, in which the fourteenth-century Shirazi master calls to the wine-bearer in a blend of Arabic and Persian, warning that love arrives easily but deepens into labyrinths of longing. Three verses that set the tone for an entire life's work. 01:09 false persian-poetry-hd-2026-09-23 Wed, 23 Sep 2026 12:05:23 +0000 https://synthcast-audio-626868582654.s3.amazonaws.com/persian-poetry-hd/2026-09-23.mp3 The opening verses of Rumi's Masnavi, known as the Ney-Nameh or Song of the Reed. In these lines, Rumi voices the reed flute's cry of separation from its origin — a cry he takes as the universal sound of every soul longing to return to its source. The opening verses of Rumi's Masnavi, known as the Ney-Nameh or Song of the Reed. In these lines, Rumi voices the reed flute's cry of separation from its origin — a cry he takes as the universal sound of every soul longing to return to its source.

Sources

• Masnavi — نی‌نامه — آغاز مثنوی — Public domain (Ganjoor)

]]> The opening verses of Rumi's Masnavi, known as the Ney-Nameh or Song of the Reed. In these lines, Rumi voices the reed flute's cry of separation from its origin — a cry he takes as the universal sound of every soul longing to return to its source. 01:06 false persian-poetry-hd-2026-09-22 Tue, 22 Sep 2026 12:04:43 +0000 https://synthcast-audio-626868582654.s3.amazonaws.com/persian-poetry-hd/2026-09-22.mp3 A reading of Saadi's most celebrated verse from the Golestan, in which the thirteenth-century Persian master declares humanity a single body — and strips the name 'human' from anyone unmoved by another's suffering. These lines are inscribed at the United Nations in New York. A reading of Saadi's most celebrated verse from the Golestan, in which the thirteenth-century Persian master declares humanity a single body — and strips the name 'human' from anyone unmoved by another's suffering. These lines are inscribed at the United Nations in New York.

Sources

• Golestan — از باب اول — در سیرت پادشاهان — Public domain (Ganjoor)

]]> A reading of Saadi's most celebrated verse from the Golestan, in which the thirteenth-century Persian master declares humanity a single body — and strips the name 'human' from anyone unmoved by another's suffering. These lines are inscribed at the United Nations in New York. 01:05 false persian-poetry-hd-2026-09-21 Mon, 21 Sep 2026 12:04:43 +0000 https://synthcast-audio-626868582654.s3.amazonaws.com/persian-poetry-hd/2026-09-21.mp3 The legendary Persian poet Ferdowsi opens his monumental Shahnameh — the Book of Kings — with six verses that anchor thirty years of epic poetry in a single act of devotion, naming God as the lord of life, reason, place, and the lights of heaven. This episode presents the original classical Farsi text in full. The legendary Persian poet Ferdowsi opens his monumental Shahnameh — the Book of Kings — with six verses that anchor thirty years of epic poetry in a single act of devotion, naming God as the lord of life, reason, place, and the lights of heaven. This episode presents the original classical Farsi text in full.

Sources

• Shahnameh — آغاز شاهنامه — به نام خداوند جان و خرد — Public domain (Ganjoor)

]]> The legendary Persian poet Ferdowsi opens his monumental Shahnameh — the Book of Kings — with six verses that anchor thirty years of epic poetry in a single act of devotion, naming God as the lord of life, reason, place, and the lights of heaven. This episode presents the original classical Farsi text in full. 01:10 false persian-poetry-hd-2026-09-20 Sun, 20 Sep 2026 12:04:47 +0000 https://synthcast-audio-626868582654.s3.amazonaws.com/persian-poetry-hd/2026-09-20.mp3 We hear the opening invocation of Ferdowsi's Shahnameh, the Persian Book of Kings, in which the poet names God as the lord of soul, reason, place, and the lights of the sky. These six lines carry the weight of an epic thirty years in the making. We hear the opening invocation of Ferdowsi's Shahnameh, the Persian Book of Kings, in which the poet names God as the lord of soul, reason, place, and the lights of the sky. These six lines carry the weight of an epic thirty years in the making.

Sources

• Shahnameh — آغاز شاهنامه — به نام خداوند جان و خرد — Public domain (Ganjoor)

]]> We hear the opening invocation of Ferdowsi's Shahnameh, the Persian Book of Kings, in which the poet names God as the lord of soul, reason, place, and the lights of the sky. These six lines carry the weight of an epic thirty years in the making. 01:00 false persian-poetry-hd-2026-09-19 Sat, 19 Sep 2026 12:04:36 +0000 https://synthcast-audio-626868582654.s3.amazonaws.com/persian-poetry-hd/2026-09-19.mp3 This episode presents a ghazal by the fourteenth-century Persian master Hafez, in which he throws open the distance between pious self-presentation and the raw, wine-soaked honesty he champions. The poem asks, with piercing irony, what the world of sermons and robes could possibly have to do with the world of the tavern and the lute. This episode presents a ghazal by the fourteenth-century Persian master Hafez, in which he throws open the distance between pious self-presentation and the raw, wine-soaked honesty he champions. The poem asks, with piercing irony, what the world of sermons and robes could possibly have to do with the world of the tavern and the lute.

Sources

• Divan-e Hafez — غزل — صلاح کار کجا و من خراب کجا — Public domain (Ganjoor)

]]> This episode presents a ghazal by the fourteenth-century Persian master Hafez, in which he throws open the distance between pious self-presentation and the raw, wine-soaked honesty he champions. The poem asks, with piercing irony, what the world of sermons and robes could possibly have to do with the world of the tavern and the lute. 01:16 false persian-poetry-hd-2026-09-18 Fri, 18 Sep 2026 12:04:51 +0000 https://synthcast-audio-626868582654.s3.amazonaws.com/persian-poetry-hd/2026-09-18.mp3 In one of his most intimate quatrains, Omar Khayyam lifts a clay jug and finds in its curved handle the memory of a lover's arm around a beloved's neck — a meditation on how desire, loss, and the human form dissolve and return as earth. In one of his most intimate quatrains, Omar Khayyam lifts a clay jug and finds in its curved handle the memory of a lover's arm around a beloved's neck — a meditation on how desire, loss, and the human form dissolve and return as earth.

Sources

• Rubaiyat — رباعی — این کوزه چو من — Public domain (Ganjoor)

]]> In one of his most intimate quatrains, Omar Khayyam lifts a clay jug and finds in its curved handle the memory of a lover's arm around a beloved's neck — a meditation on how desire, loss, and the human form dissolve and return as earth. 00:54 false persian-poetry-hd-2026-09-17 Thu, 17 Sep 2026 12:04:40 +0000 https://synthcast-audio-626868582654.s3.amazonaws.com/persian-poetry-hd/2026-09-17.mp3 We open with the very first lines of Ferdowsi's Shahnameh — the Persian Book of Kings — in which the poet invokes God as the lord of life, reason, place, and the lights of heaven. These six lines form the foundation on which thirty years of epic poetry rest. We open with the very first lines of Ferdowsi's Shahnameh — the Persian Book of Kings — in which the poet invokes God as the lord of life, reason, place, and the lights of heaven. These six lines form the foundation on which thirty years of epic poetry rest.

Sources

• Shahnameh — آغاز شاهنامه — به نام خداوند جان و خرد — Public domain (Ganjoor)

]]> We open with the very first lines of Ferdowsi's Shahnameh — the Persian Book of Kings — in which the poet invokes God as the lord of life, reason, place, and the lights of heaven. These six lines form the foundation on which thirty years of epic poetry rest. 01:05 false persian-poetry-hd-2026-09-16 Wed, 16 Sep 2026 12:05:24 +0000 https://synthcast-audio-626868582654.s3.amazonaws.com/persian-poetry-hd/2026-09-16.mp3 A passage from Saadi's Bustan in which the poet distills the path to salvation into two lines: treat people gently, and do no harm. This episode presents the original Persian followed by brief English reflection. A passage from Saadi's Bustan in which the poet distills the path to salvation into two lines: treat people gently, and do no harm. This episode presents the original Persian followed by brief English reflection.

Sources

• Bustan — از باب احسان — Public domain (Ganjoor)

]]> A passage from Saadi's Bustan in which the poet distills the path to salvation into two lines: treat people gently, and do no harm. This episode presents the original Persian followed by brief English reflection. 00:58 false persian-poetry-hd-2026-09-15 Tue, 15 Sep 2026 12:04:18 +0000 https://synthcast-audio-626868582654.s3.amazonaws.com/persian-poetry-hd/2026-09-15.mp3 The opening ghazal of Hafez's Divan blends an Arabic invocation to the wine-bearer with Persian verse on the hidden difficulties of love, setting the spiritual and lyrical tone for the entire collection. This episode presents the first three couplets in their original, unaltered Farsi. The opening ghazal of Hafez's Divan blends an Arabic invocation to the wine-bearer with Persian verse on the hidden difficulties of love, setting the spiritual and lyrical tone for the entire collection. This episode presents the first three couplets in their original, unaltered Farsi.

Sources

• Divan-e Hafez — غزل اول — الا یا ایها الساقی — Public domain (Ganjoor)

]]> The opening ghazal of Hafez's Divan blends an Arabic invocation to the wine-bearer with Persian verse on the hidden difficulties of love, setting the spiritual and lyrical tone for the entire collection. This episode presents the first three couplets in their original, unaltered Farsi. 01:13 false persian-poetry-hd-2026-09-14 Mon, 14 Sep 2026 12:04:25 +0000 https://synthcast-audio-626868582654.s3.amazonaws.com/persian-poetry-hd/2026-09-14.mp3 The Masnavi opens with one of the most celebrated images in Persian literature: a reed flute, severed from its origin, crying out in longing. In these four couplets, Rumi makes separation itself the source of all music, all poetry, and all spiritual yearning. The Masnavi opens with one of the most celebrated images in Persian literature: a reed flute, severed from its origin, crying out in longing. In these four couplets, Rumi makes separation itself the source of all music, all poetry, and all spiritual yearning.

Sources

• Masnavi — نی‌نامه — آغاز مثنوی — Public domain (Ganjoor)

]]> The Masnavi opens with one of the most celebrated images in Persian literature: a reed flute, severed from its origin, crying out in longing. In these four couplets, Rumi makes separation itself the source of all music, all poetry, and all spiritual yearning. 01:05 false persian-poetry-hd-2026-09-13 Sun, 13 Sep 2026 12:05:44 +0000 https://synthcast-audio-626868582654.s3.amazonaws.com/persian-poetry-hd/2026-09-13.mp3 From the opening chapter of Saadi's Golestan, these six lines — perhaps the most quoted in all of Persian literature — declare that humanity is a single body, and that indifference to another's suffering strips a person of the very name 'human.' They are inscribed at the entrance of the United Nations Hall of Nations in New York. From the opening chapter of Saadi's Golestan, these six lines — perhaps the most quoted in all of Persian literature — declare that humanity is a single body, and that indifference to another's suffering strips a person of the very name 'human.' They are inscribed at the entrance of the United Nations Hall of Nations in New York.

Sources

• Golestan — از باب اول — در سیرت پادشاهان — Public domain (Ganjoor)

]]> From the opening chapter of Saadi's Golestan, these six lines — perhaps the most quoted in all of Persian literature — declare that humanity is a single body, and that indifference to another's suffering strips a person of the very name 'human.' They are inscribed at the entrance of the United Nations Hall of Nations in New York. 01:03 false persian-poetry-hd-2026-09-12 Sat, 12 Sep 2026 12:04:14 +0000 https://synthcast-audio-626868582654.s3.amazonaws.com/persian-poetry-hd/2026-09-12.mp3 We hear the opening verses of Ferdowsi's Shahnameh, the Persian Book of Kings, in which the poet consecrates his thirty-year epic with a meditation on God as the source of life, reason, and light. These six lines form the foundation on which the entire work stands. We hear the opening verses of Ferdowsi's Shahnameh, the Persian Book of Kings, in which the poet consecrates his thirty-year epic with a meditation on God as the source of life, reason, and light. These six lines form the foundation on which the entire work stands.

Sources

• Shahnameh — آغاز شاهنامه — به نام خداوند جان و خرد — Public domain (Ganjoor)

]]> We hear the opening verses of Ferdowsi's Shahnameh, the Persian Book of Kings, in which the poet consecrates his thirty-year epic with a meditation on God as the source of life, reason, and light. These six lines form the foundation on which the entire work stands. 01:05 false persian-poetry-hd-2026-09-11 Fri, 11 Sep 2026 12:04:40 +0000 https://synthcast-audio-626868582654.s3.amazonaws.com/persian-poetry-hd/2026-09-11.mp3 We open with the very first lines of Ferdowsi's Shahnameh, the Persian Book of Kings, in which the poet invokes God as the lord of life, reason, and creation itself. These six verses form the foundation on which thirty years of epic poetry rests. We open with the very first lines of Ferdowsi's Shahnameh, the Persian Book of Kings, in which the poet invokes God as the lord of life, reason, and creation itself. These six verses form the foundation on which thirty years of epic poetry rests.

Sources

• Shahnameh — آغاز شاهنامه — به نام خداوند جان و خرد — Public domain (Ganjoor)

]]> We open with the very first lines of Ferdowsi's Shahnameh, the Persian Book of Kings, in which the poet invokes God as the lord of life, reason, and creation itself. These six verses form the foundation on which thirty years of epic poetry rests. 01:04 false persian-poetry-hd-2026-09-10 Thu, 10 Sep 2026 12:04:30 +0000 https://synthcast-audio-626868582654.s3.amazonaws.com/persian-poetry-hd/2026-09-10.mp3 We open with the first six verses of Ferdowsi's Shahnameh, the Persian Book of Kings — lines in which the poet consecrates his thirty-year epic by naming God as the lord of life, reason, place, and the lights of the sky. A foundational moment in world literature, heard here in the original classical Persian. We open with the first six verses of Ferdowsi's Shahnameh, the Persian Book of Kings — lines in which the poet consecrates his thirty-year epic by naming God as the lord of life, reason, place, and the lights of the sky. A foundational moment in world literature, heard here in the original classical Persian.

Sources

• Shahnameh — آغاز شاهنامه — به نام خداوند جان و خرد — Public domain (Ganjoor)

]]> We open with the first six verses of Ferdowsi's Shahnameh, the Persian Book of Kings — lines in which the poet consecrates his thirty-year epic by naming God as the lord of life, reason, place, and the lights of the sky. A foundational moment in world literature, heard here in the original classical Persian. 01:06 false persian-poetry-hd-2026-09-09 Wed, 09 Sep 2026 12:04:11 +0000 https://synthcast-audio-626868582654.s3.amazonaws.com/persian-poetry-hd/2026-09-09.mp3 In one of Khayyam's most intimate quatrains, a clay jug becomes a confessional object — its handle the arm of a lover once wrapped around a beloved's neck. A meditation on impermanence, desire, and the endless recycling of dust into form and back again. In one of Khayyam's most intimate quatrains, a clay jug becomes a confessional object — its handle the arm of a lover once wrapped around a beloved's neck. A meditation on impermanence, desire, and the endless recycling of dust into form and back again.

Sources

• Rubaiyat — رباعی — این کوزه چو من — Public domain (Ganjoor)

]]> In one of Khayyam's most intimate quatrains, a clay jug becomes a confessional object — its handle the arm of a lover once wrapped around a beloved's neck. A meditation on impermanence, desire, and the endless recycling of dust into form and back again. 01:01 false persian-poetry-hd-2026-09-08 Tue, 08 Sep 2026 12:04:46 +0000 https://synthcast-audio-626868582654.s3.amazonaws.com/persian-poetry-hd/2026-09-08.mp3 We open the Persian Book of Kings with Ferdowsi's first six verses — a consecration of the entire epic to God as lord of soul, reason, place, sustenance, and the turning heavens. Thirty years of poetry rest on this single threshold. We open the Persian Book of Kings with Ferdowsi's first six verses — a consecration of the entire epic to God as lord of soul, reason, place, sustenance, and the turning heavens. Thirty years of poetry rest on this single threshold.

Sources

• Shahnameh — آغاز شاهنامه — به نام خداوند جان و خرد — Public domain (Ganjoor)

]]> We open the Persian Book of Kings with Ferdowsi's first six verses — a consecration of the entire epic to God as lord of soul, reason, place, sustenance, and the turning heavens. Thirty years of poetry rest on this single threshold. 01:08 false persian-poetry-hd-2026-09-07 Mon, 07 Sep 2026 12:04:14 +0000 https://synthcast-audio-626868582654.s3.amazonaws.com/persian-poetry-hd/2026-09-07.mp3 From the Bustan of Saadi Shirazi, a timeless moral counsel: treat people with gentleness, do no harm, and the path to salvation opens naturally. A verse of extraordinary simplicity and enduring weight. From the Bustan of Saadi Shirazi, a timeless moral counsel: treat people with gentleness, do no harm, and the path to salvation opens naturally. A verse of extraordinary simplicity and enduring weight.

Sources

• Bustan — از باب احسان — Public domain (Ganjoor)

]]> From the Bustan of Saadi Shirazi, a timeless moral counsel: treat people with gentleness, do no harm, and the path to salvation opens naturally. A verse of extraordinary simplicity and enduring weight. 00:51 false persian-poetry-hd-2026-09-06 Sun, 06 Sep 2026 12:04:41 +0000 https://synthcast-audio-626868582654.s3.amazonaws.com/persian-poetry-hd/2026-09-06.mp3 Persian Poetry HD presents the opening ghazal of Hafez's Divan, a luminous invocation that blends Arabic and Persian, calling to the wine-bearer while sounding the first notes of love's difficulty — the theme that will echo through the entire collection. Persian Poetry HD presents the opening ghazal of Hafez's Divan, a luminous invocation that blends Arabic and Persian, calling to the wine-bearer while sounding the first notes of love's difficulty — the theme that will echo through the entire collection.

Sources

• Divan-e Hafez — غزل اول — الا یا ایها الساقی — Public domain (Ganjoor)

]]> Persian Poetry HD presents the opening ghazal of Hafez's Divan, a luminous invocation that blends Arabic and Persian, calling to the wine-bearer while sounding the first notes of love's difficulty — the theme that will echo through the entire collection. 01:13 false persian-poetry-hd-2026-09-05 Sat, 05 Sep 2026 12:04:59 +0000 https://synthcast-audio-626868582654.s3.amazonaws.com/persian-poetry-hd/2026-09-05.mp3 The opening verses of Rumi's Masnavi, in which the reed flute — cut from its riverbed — becomes the voice of every soul longing to return to its origin. This episode presents the original Persian text in full, unaltered. The opening verses of Rumi's Masnavi, in which the reed flute — cut from its riverbed — becomes the voice of every soul longing to return to its origin. This episode presents the original Persian text in full, unaltered.

Sources

• Masnavi — نی‌نامه — آغاز مثنوی — Public domain (Ganjoor)

]]> The opening verses of Rumi's Masnavi, in which the reed flute — cut from its riverbed — becomes the voice of every soul longing to return to its origin. This episode presents the original Persian text in full, unaltered. 01:07 false persian-poetry-hd-2026-09-04 Fri, 04 Sep 2026 12:05:05 +0000 https://synthcast-audio-626868582654.s3.amazonaws.com/persian-poetry-hd/2026-09-04.mp3 From the first chapter of Saadi's Golestan, these six lines — perhaps the most quoted in all of Persian literature — declare that humankind is a single body, and that indifference to another's suffering disqualifies one from the name 'human.' The verses are inscribed at the United Nations headquarters in New York. From the first chapter of Saadi's Golestan, these six lines — perhaps the most quoted in all of Persian literature — declare that humankind is a single body, and that indifference to another's suffering disqualifies one from the name 'human.' The verses are inscribed at the United Nations headquarters in New York.

Sources

• Golestan — از باب اول — در سیرت پادشاهان — Public domain (Ganjoor)

]]> From the first chapter of Saadi's Golestan, these six lines — perhaps the most quoted in all of Persian literature — declare that humankind is a single body, and that indifference to another's suffering disqualifies one from the name 'human.' The verses are inscribed at the United Nations headquarters in New York. 01:08 false persian-poetry-hd-2026-09-03 Thu, 03 Sep 2026 12:04:47 +0000 https://synthcast-audio-626868582654.s3.amazonaws.com/persian-poetry-hd/2026-09-03.mp3 The Persian Poetry HD team presents the opening verses of Ferdowsi's Shahnameh, the monumental Book of Kings, in which the poet consecrates his thirty-year epic by naming God as the lord of life, reason, place, and the lights of the heavens. The original Farsi is read in full, unaltered. The Persian Poetry HD team presents the opening verses of Ferdowsi's Shahnameh, the monumental Book of Kings, in which the poet consecrates his thirty-year epic by naming God as the lord of life, reason, place, and the lights of the heavens. The original Farsi is read in full, unaltered.

Sources

• Shahnameh — آغاز شاهنامه — به نام خداوند جان و خرد — Public domain (Ganjoor)

]]> The Persian Poetry HD team presents the opening verses of Ferdowsi's Shahnameh, the monumental Book of Kings, in which the poet consecrates his thirty-year epic by naming God as the lord of life, reason, place, and the lights of the heavens. The original Farsi is read in full, unaltered. 01:07 false persian-poetry-hd-2026-09-02 Wed, 02 Sep 2026 12:04:50 +0000 https://synthcast-audio-626868582654.s3.amazonaws.com/persian-poetry-hd/2026-09-02.mp3 We open with the very first lines of Ferdowsi's Shahnameh, the Persian Book of Kings, in which the poet invokes God as the lord of soul, reason, place, and the lights of heaven. These six lines are the threshold on which thirty years of epic poetry rests. We open with the very first lines of Ferdowsi's Shahnameh, the Persian Book of Kings, in which the poet invokes God as the lord of soul, reason, place, and the lights of heaven. These six lines are the threshold on which thirty years of epic poetry rests.

Sources

• Shahnameh — آغاز شاهنامه — به نام خداوند جان و خرد — Public domain (Ganjoor)

]]> We open with the very first lines of Ferdowsi's Shahnameh, the Persian Book of Kings, in which the poet invokes God as the lord of soul, reason, place, and the lights of heaven. These six lines are the threshold on which thirty years of epic poetry rests. 01:06 false persian-poetry-hd-2026-09-01 Tue, 01 Sep 2026 12:04:18 +0000 https://synthcast-audio-626868582654.s3.amazonaws.com/persian-poetry-hd/2026-09-01.mp3 We open with the very first lines of Ferdowsi's Shahnameh, the Persian Book of Kings, in which the poet dedicates his thirty-year epic to God as the sovereign of life, reason, place, and light. This episode presents the original classical Farsi text in full recitation. We open with the very first lines of Ferdowsi's Shahnameh, the Persian Book of Kings, in which the poet dedicates his thirty-year epic to God as the sovereign of life, reason, place, and light. This episode presents the original classical Farsi text in full recitation.

Sources

• Shahnameh — آغاز شاهنامه — به نام خداوند جان و خرد — Public domain (Ganjoor)

]]> We open with the very first lines of Ferdowsi's Shahnameh, the Persian Book of Kings, in which the poet dedicates his thirty-year epic to God as the sovereign of life, reason, place, and light. This episode presents the original classical Farsi text in full recitation. 01:04 false persian-poetry-hd-2026-08-31 Mon, 31 Aug 2026 12:04:20 +0000 https://synthcast-audio-626868582654.s3.amazonaws.com/persian-poetry-hd/2026-08-31.mp3 Persian Poetry HD presents the opening invocation of Ferdowsi's Shahnameh, the Persian Book of Kings, in which the poet consecrates his thirty-year epic by naming God as the lord of life, reason, place, and the lights of heaven. These six lines are the foundation on which the entire monument rests. Persian Poetry HD presents the opening invocation of Ferdowsi's Shahnameh, the Persian Book of Kings, in which the poet consecrates his thirty-year epic by naming God as the lord of life, reason, place, and the lights of heaven. These six lines are the foundation on which the entire monument rests.

Sources

• Shahnameh — آغاز شاهنامه — به نام خداوند جان و خرد — Public domain (Ganjoor)

]]> Persian Poetry HD presents the opening invocation of Ferdowsi's Shahnameh, the Persian Book of Kings, in which the poet consecrates his thirty-year epic by naming God as the lord of life, reason, place, and the lights of heaven. These six lines are the foundation on which the entire monument rests. 01:12 false persian-poetry-hd-2026-08-30 Sun, 30 Aug 2026 12:04:26 +0000 https://synthcast-audio-626868582654.s3.amazonaws.com/persian-poetry-hd/2026-08-30.mp3 We open with the very first lines of Ferdowsi's Shahnameh, the Persian Book of Kings, in which the poet consecrates his thirty-year epic by naming God as the sovereign of life, reason, place, and the lights of the sky. This episode presents the original classical Farsi recitation with English context. We open with the very first lines of Ferdowsi's Shahnameh, the Persian Book of Kings, in which the poet consecrates his thirty-year epic by naming God as the sovereign of life, reason, place, and the lights of the sky. This episode presents the original classical Farsi recitation with English context.

Sources

• Shahnameh — آغاز شاهنامه — به نام خداوند جان و خرد — Public domain (Ganjoor)

]]> We open with the very first lines of Ferdowsi's Shahnameh, the Persian Book of Kings, in which the poet consecrates his thirty-year epic by naming God as the sovereign of life, reason, place, and the lights of the sky. This episode presents the original classical Farsi recitation with English context. 01:12 false persian-poetry-hd-2026-08-29 Sat, 29 Aug 2026 12:05:12 +0000 https://synthcast-audio-626868582654.s3.amazonaws.com/persian-poetry-hd/2026-08-29.mp3 In this episode we recite one of Hafez's most piercing ghazals, in which he sets the world of outward piety against the world of honest longing — and finds no bridge between them. The poem is a masterwork of contrast, irony, and the refusal to perform virtue one does not feel. In this episode we recite one of Hafez's most piercing ghazals, in which he sets the world of outward piety against the world of honest longing — and finds no bridge between them. The poem is a masterwork of contrast, irony, and the refusal to perform virtue one does not feel.

Sources

• Divan-e Hafez — غزل — صلاح کار کجا و من خراب کجا — Public domain (Ganjoor)

]]> In this episode we recite one of Hafez's most piercing ghazals, in which he sets the world of outward piety against the world of honest longing — and finds no bridge between them. The poem is a masterwork of contrast, irony, and the refusal to perform virtue one does not feel. 01:09 false persian-poetry-hd-2026-08-28 Fri, 28 Aug 2026 12:04:43 +0000 https://synthcast-audio-626868582654.s3.amazonaws.com/persian-poetry-hd/2026-08-28.mp3 In this episode, we sit with one of Khayyam's most tender quatrains, in which a simple clay jug becomes a vessel of memory — once a lover, once an arm reaching around a beloved's neck, now fired earth in a stranger's hand. The original Persian is recited in full, unaltered. In this episode, we sit with one of Khayyam's most tender quatrains, in which a simple clay jug becomes a vessel of memory — once a lover, once an arm reaching around a beloved's neck, now fired earth in a stranger's hand. The original Persian is recited in full, unaltered.

Sources

• Rubaiyat — رباعی — این کوزه چو من — Public domain (Ganjoor)

]]> In this episode, we sit with one of Khayyam's most tender quatrains, in which a simple clay jug becomes a vessel of memory — once a lover, once an arm reaching around a beloved's neck, now fired earth in a stranger's hand. The original Persian is recited in full, unaltered. 00:55 false persian-poetry-hd-2026-08-27 Thu, 27 Aug 2026 12:04:47 +0000 https://synthcast-audio-626868582654.s3.amazonaws.com/persian-poetry-hd/2026-08-27.mp3 We open with the first six verses of Ferdowsi's Shahnameh, composed around 1010 CE, in which the poet consecrates his entire epic to God as the lord of life, reason, place, and the luminaries of the sky. These lines are the foundation on which thirty years of work and sixty thousand couplets rest. We open with the first six verses of Ferdowsi's Shahnameh, composed around 1010 CE, in which the poet consecrates his entire epic to God as the lord of life, reason, place, and the luminaries of the sky. These lines are the foundation on which thirty years of work and sixty thousand couplets rest.

Sources

• Shahnameh — آغاز شاهنامه — به نام خداوند جان و خرد — Public domain (Ganjoor)

]]> We open with the first six verses of Ferdowsi's Shahnameh, composed around 1010 CE, in which the poet consecrates his entire epic to God as the lord of life, reason, place, and the luminaries of the sky. These lines are the foundation on which thirty years of work and sixty thousand couplets rest. 01:07 false persian-poetry-hd-2026-08-26 Wed, 26 Aug 2026 12:04:44 +0000 https://synthcast-audio-626868582654.s3.amazonaws.com/persian-poetry-hd/2026-08-26.mp3 From the Bustan of Saadi Shirazi, a four-line verse on the simplest of ethical truths: be gentle with people in this world, incline toward goodness, and harm no one — for this, and nothing more, is the road to salvation. From the Bustan of Saadi Shirazi, a four-line verse on the simplest of ethical truths: be gentle with people in this world, incline toward goodness, and harm no one — for this, and nothing more, is the road to salvation.

Sources

• Bustan — از باب احسان — Public domain (Ganjoor)

]]> From the Bustan of Saadi Shirazi, a four-line verse on the simplest of ethical truths: be gentle with people in this world, incline toward goodness, and harm no one — for this, and nothing more, is the road to salvation. 01:00 false persian-poetry-hd-2026-08-25 Tue, 25 Aug 2026 12:04:34 +0000 https://synthcast-audio-626868582654.s3.amazonaws.com/persian-poetry-hd/2026-08-25.mp3 Persian Poetry HD presents the opening ghazal of Hafez's Divan, in which the fourteenth-century Shirazi master calls to the wine-bearer in a blend of Arabic and Persian, declaring that love appears simple at first only to reveal its profound and hidden difficulties. Persian Poetry HD presents the opening ghazal of Hafez's Divan, in which the fourteenth-century Shirazi master calls to the wine-bearer in a blend of Arabic and Persian, declaring that love appears simple at first only to reveal its profound and hidden difficulties.

Sources

• Divan-e Hafez — غزل اول — الا یا ایها الساقی — Public domain (Ganjoor)

]]> Persian Poetry HD presents the opening ghazal of Hafez's Divan, in which the fourteenth-century Shirazi master calls to the wine-bearer in a blend of Arabic and Persian, declaring that love appears simple at first only to reveal its profound and hidden difficulties. 01:12 false persian-poetry-hd-2026-08-24 Mon, 24 Aug 2026 12:05:04 +0000 https://synthcast-audio-626868582654.s3.amazonaws.com/persian-poetry-hd/2026-08-24.mp3 The very first verses of Rumi's Masnavi, the Ney-Nameh, in which the reed flute — severed from its riverbed — becomes the voice of every soul aching for its origin. Four couplets that have opened hearts across eight centuries. The very first verses of Rumi's Masnavi, the Ney-Nameh, in which the reed flute — severed from its riverbed — becomes the voice of every soul aching for its origin. Four couplets that have opened hearts across eight centuries.

Sources

• Masnavi — نی‌نامه — آغاز مثنوی — Public domain (Ganjoor)

]]> The very first verses of Rumi's Masnavi, the Ney-Nameh, in which the reed flute — severed from its riverbed — becomes the voice of every soul aching for its origin. Four couplets that have opened hearts across eight centuries. 01:10 false persian-poetry-hd-2026-08-23 Sun, 23 Aug 2026 12:04:54 +0000 https://synthcast-audio-626868582654.s3.amazonaws.com/persian-poetry-hd/2026-08-23.mp3 Six lines from the first chapter of Saadi's Golestan, written in 13th-century Shiraz, arguing that all humanity shares one origin and one body — and that indifference to another's suffering is a forfeiture of one's humanity. These verses are inscribed at the United Nations headquarters in New York. Six lines from the first chapter of Saadi's Golestan, written in 13th-century Shiraz, arguing that all humanity shares one origin and one body — and that indifference to another's suffering is a forfeiture of one's humanity. These verses are inscribed at the United Nations headquarters in New York.

Sources

• Golestan — از باب اول — در سیرت پادشاهان — Public domain (Ganjoor)

]]> Six lines from the first chapter of Saadi's Golestan, written in 13th-century Shiraz, arguing that all humanity shares one origin and one body — and that indifference to another's suffering is a forfeiture of one's humanity. These verses are inscribed at the United Nations headquarters in New York. 01:04 false persian-poetry-hd-2026-08-22 Sat, 22 Aug 2026 12:04:51 +0000 https://synthcast-audio-626868582654.s3.amazonaws.com/persian-poetry-hd/2026-08-22.mp3 In this episode we hear the opening lines of Ferdowsi's Shahnameh, the Persian Book of Kings, composed around 1010 CE. These six verses invoke God as the lord of soul, reason, place, sustenance, and the lights of the sky — the foundation on which thirty years of epic poetry rests. In this episode we hear the opening lines of Ferdowsi's Shahnameh, the Persian Book of Kings, composed around 1010 CE. These six verses invoke God as the lord of soul, reason, place, sustenance, and the lights of the sky — the foundation on which thirty years of epic poetry rests.

Sources

• Shahnameh — آغاز شاهنامه — به نام خداوند جان و خرد — Public domain (Ganjoor)

]]> In this episode we hear the opening lines of Ferdowsi's Shahnameh, the Persian Book of Kings, composed around 1010 CE. These six verses invoke God as the lord of soul, reason, place, sustenance, and the lights of the sky — the foundation on which thirty years of epic poetry rests. 01:11 false persian-poetry-hd-2026-08-21 Fri, 21 Aug 2026 12:06:02 +0000 https://synthcast-audio-626868582654.s3.amazonaws.com/persian-poetry-hd/2026-08-21.mp3 We hear the opening verses of Ferdowsi's Shahnameh, the Persian Book of Kings, in which the poet dedicates his thirty-year epic to God as the lord of life, reason, place, and the lights of heaven. A foundational moment in world literature, presented in the original classical Farsi. We hear the opening verses of Ferdowsi's Shahnameh, the Persian Book of Kings, in which the poet dedicates his thirty-year epic to God as the lord of life, reason, place, and the lights of heaven. A foundational moment in world literature, presented in the original classical Farsi.

Sources

• Shahnameh — آغاز شاهنامه — به نام خداوند جان و خرد — Public domain (Ganjoor)

]]> We hear the opening verses of Ferdowsi's Shahnameh, the Persian Book of Kings, in which the poet dedicates his thirty-year epic to God as the lord of life, reason, place, and the lights of heaven. A foundational moment in world literature, presented in the original classical Farsi. 01:04 false persian-poetry-hd-2026-08-20 Thu, 20 Aug 2026 12:05:28 +0000 https://synthcast-audio-626868582654.s3.amazonaws.com/persian-poetry-hd/2026-08-20.mp3 Persian Poetry HD presents the opening verses of Ferdowsi's Shahnameh, the Persian Book of Kings, in which the poet consecrates his thirty-year epic by naming God as the lord of life, reason, place, and the lights of the heavens. The original eleventh-century Farsi is recited in full, unaltered. Persian Poetry HD presents the opening verses of Ferdowsi's Shahnameh, the Persian Book of Kings, in which the poet consecrates his thirty-year epic by naming God as the lord of life, reason, place, and the lights of the heavens. The original eleventh-century Farsi is recited in full, unaltered.

Sources

• Shahnameh — آغاز شاهنامه — به نام خداوند جان و خرد — Public domain (Ganjoor)

]]> Persian Poetry HD presents the opening verses of Ferdowsi's Shahnameh, the Persian Book of Kings, in which the poet consecrates his thirty-year epic by naming God as the lord of life, reason, place, and the lights of the heavens. The original eleventh-century Farsi is recited in full, unaltered. 01:12 false persian-poetry-hd-2026-08-19 Wed, 19 Aug 2026 12:05:27 +0000 https://synthcast-audio-626868582654.s3.amazonaws.com/persian-poetry-hd/2026-08-19.mp3 In this episode, we recite one of Khayyam's most tender quatrains from the Rubaiyat, in which a simple clay jug becomes a vessel of lost love — its handle once a hand that held a beloved. A meditation on impermanence, desire, and the quiet eloquence of dust. In this episode, we recite one of Khayyam's most tender quatrains from the Rubaiyat, in which a simple clay jug becomes a vessel of lost love — its handle once a hand that held a beloved. A meditation on impermanence, desire, and the quiet eloquence of dust.

Sources

• Rubaiyat — رباعی — این کوزه چو من — Public domain (Ganjoor)

]]> In this episode, we recite one of Khayyam's most tender quatrains from the Rubaiyat, in which a simple clay jug becomes a vessel of lost love — its handle once a hand that held a beloved. A meditation on impermanence, desire, and the quiet eloquence of dust. 01:03 false persian-poetry-hd-2026-08-18 Tue, 18 Aug 2026 12:05:07 +0000 https://synthcast-audio-626868582654.s3.amazonaws.com/persian-poetry-hd/2026-08-18.mp3 We hear the opening six verses of Ferdowsi's Shahnameh, the Persian Book of Kings, in which the poet consecrates his thirty-year epic by naming God as the lord of life, reason, place, and the lights of heaven. The segment features the original classical Farsi, unaltered, with English framing. We hear the opening six verses of Ferdowsi's Shahnameh, the Persian Book of Kings, in which the poet consecrates his thirty-year epic by naming God as the lord of life, reason, place, and the lights of heaven. The segment features the original classical Farsi, unaltered, with English framing.

Sources

• Shahnameh — آغاز شاهنامه — به نام خداوند جان و خرد — Public domain (Ganjoor)

]]> We hear the opening six verses of Ferdowsi's Shahnameh, the Persian Book of Kings, in which the poet consecrates his thirty-year epic by naming God as the lord of life, reason, place, and the lights of heaven. The segment features the original classical Farsi, unaltered, with English framing. 01:11 false persian-poetry-hd-2026-08-14 Fri, 14 Aug 2026 12:06:18 +0000 https://synthcast-audio-626868582654.s3.amazonaws.com/persian-poetry-hd/2026-08-14.mp3 Six lines from Saadi's Golestan that have traveled farther than almost any other verse in the Persian language — inscribed at the United Nations and recited across centuries. Saadi declares humanity a single body: when one limb suffers, no other can rest, and whoever feels nothing for another's pain has surrendered the right to be called human. Six lines from Saadi's Golestan that have traveled farther than almost any other verse in the Persian language — inscribed at the United Nations and recited across centuries. Saadi declares humanity a single body: when one limb suffers, no other can rest, and whoever feels nothing for another's pain has surrendered the right to be called human.

Sources

• Golestan — از باب اول — در سیرت پادشاهان — Public domain (Ganjoor)

]]> Six lines from Saadi's Golestan that have traveled farther than almost any other verse in the Persian language — inscribed at the United Nations and recited across centuries. Saadi declares humanity a single body: when one limb suffers, no other can rest, and whoever feels nothing for another's pain has surrendered the right to be called human. 01:06 false persian-poetry-hd-2026-08-13 Thu, 13 Aug 2026 12:06:13 +0000 https://synthcast-audio-626868582654.s3.amazonaws.com/persian-poetry-hd/2026-08-13.mp3 Persian Poetry HD presents the opening verses of Ferdowsi's Shahnameh, the epic Book of Kings composed over thirty years. These six lines invoke God as the lord of life, reason, place, and the lights of heaven — the foundation on which the entire epic rests. Persian Poetry HD presents the opening verses of Ferdowsi's Shahnameh, the epic Book of Kings composed over thirty years. These six lines invoke God as the lord of life, reason, place, and the lights of heaven — the foundation on which the entire epic rests.

Sources

• Shahnameh — آغاز شاهنامه — به نام خداوند جان و خرد — Public domain (Ganjoor)

]]> Persian Poetry HD presents the opening verses of Ferdowsi's Shahnameh, the epic Book of Kings composed over thirty years. These six lines invoke God as the lord of life, reason, place, and the lights of heaven — the foundation on which the entire epic rests. 01:04 false persian-poetry-hd-2026-08-12 Wed, 12 Aug 2026 12:05:50 +0000 https://synthcast-audio-626868582654.s3.amazonaws.com/persian-poetry-hd/2026-08-12.mp3 Persian Poetry HD presents the opening verses of Ferdowsi's Shahnameh, the Persian Book of Kings, in which the poet consecrates his thirty-year epic by naming God as the lord of soul, reason, place, and the lights of the sky. These six lines form the foundation on which the entire monument of Persian literary heritage rests. Persian Poetry HD presents the opening verses of Ferdowsi's Shahnameh, the Persian Book of Kings, in which the poet consecrates his thirty-year epic by naming God as the lord of soul, reason, place, and the lights of the sky. These six lines form the foundation on which the entire monument of Persian literary heritage rests.

Sources

• Shahnameh — آغاز شاهنامه — به نام خداوند جان و خرد — Public domain (Ganjoor)

]]> Persian Poetry HD presents the opening verses of Ferdowsi's Shahnameh, the Persian Book of Kings, in which the poet consecrates his thirty-year epic by naming God as the lord of soul, reason, place, and the lights of the sky. These six lines form the foundation on which the entire monument of Persian literary heritage rests. 01:13 false persian-poetry-hd-2026-08-11 Tue, 11 Aug 2026 12:06:46 +0000 https://synthcast-audio-626868582654.s3.amazonaws.com/persian-poetry-hd/2026-08-11.mp3 We open with the very first lines of Ferdowsi's Shahnameh, the Persian Book of Kings, in which the poet consecrates his thirty-year epic by naming God as the lord of life, reason, place, and the lights of heaven. Six lines that hold up the whole of Persian literary civilization. We open with the very first lines of Ferdowsi's Shahnameh, the Persian Book of Kings, in which the poet consecrates his thirty-year epic by naming God as the lord of life, reason, place, and the lights of heaven. Six lines that hold up the whole of Persian literary civilization.

Sources

• Shahnameh — آغاز شاهنامه — به نام خداوند جان و خرد — Public domain (Ganjoor)

]]> We open with the very first lines of Ferdowsi's Shahnameh, the Persian Book of Kings, in which the poet consecrates his thirty-year epic by naming God as the lord of life, reason, place, and the lights of heaven. Six lines that hold up the whole of Persian literary civilization. 01:11 false persian-poetry-hd-2026-08-10 Mon, 10 Aug 2026 12:06:23 +0000 https://synthcast-audio-626868582654.s3.amazonaws.com/persian-poetry-hd/2026-08-10.mp3 From the first chapter of Saadi's Golestan, these six lines — perhaps the most quoted verses in all of Persian literature — proclaim the unity of humankind and condemn indifference to the suffering of others. They are inscribed at the United Nations headquarters in New York. From the first chapter of Saadi's Golestan, these six lines — perhaps the most quoted verses in all of Persian literature — proclaim the unity of humankind and condemn indifference to the suffering of others. They are inscribed at the United Nations headquarters in New York.

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• Golestan — از باب اول — در سیرت پادشاهان — Public domain (Ganjoor)

]]> From the first chapter of Saadi's Golestan, these six lines — perhaps the most quoted verses in all of Persian literature — proclaim the unity of humankind and condemn indifference to the suffering of others. They are inscribed at the United Nations headquarters in New York. 01:01 false persian-poetry-hd-2026-08-09 Sun, 09 Aug 2026 12:06:16 +0000 https://synthcast-audio-626868582654.s3.amazonaws.com/persian-poetry-hd/2026-08-09.mp3 Persian Poetry HD presents the opening invocation of Ferdowsi's Shahnameh, the Persian Book of Kings, in which the poet dedicates his epic to God as the sovereign of life, reason, place, and the celestial lights. These six lines anchor thirty years of poetic labor. Persian Poetry HD presents the opening invocation of Ferdowsi's Shahnameh, the Persian Book of Kings, in which the poet dedicates his epic to God as the sovereign of life, reason, place, and the celestial lights. These six lines anchor thirty years of poetic labor.

Sources

• Shahnameh — آغاز شاهنامه — به نام خداوند جان و خرد — Public domain (Ganjoor)

]]> Persian Poetry HD presents the opening invocation of Ferdowsi's Shahnameh, the Persian Book of Kings, in which the poet dedicates his epic to God as the sovereign of life, reason, place, and the celestial lights. These six lines anchor thirty years of poetic labor. 01:03 false persian-poetry-hd-2026-08-08 Sat, 08 Aug 2026 12:06:17 +0000 https://synthcast-audio-626868582654.s3.amazonaws.com/persian-poetry-hd/2026-08-08.mp3 From Saadi's Bustan, a timeless counsel on grace and gentleness: treat people with ease, incline toward goodness, and harm no one — for this, and nothing more, is the path to salvation. Persian Poetry HD presents the original Farsi text in full recitation. From Saadi's Bustan, a timeless counsel on grace and gentleness: treat people with ease, incline toward goodness, and harm no one — for this, and nothing more, is the path to salvation. Persian Poetry HD presents the original Farsi text in full recitation.

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• Bustan — از باب احسان — Public domain (Ganjoor)

]]> From Saadi's Bustan, a timeless counsel on grace and gentleness: treat people with ease, incline toward goodness, and harm no one — for this, and nothing more, is the path to salvation. Persian Poetry HD presents the original Farsi text in full recitation. 01:00 false persian-poetry-hd-2026-08-07 Fri, 07 Aug 2026 12:06:22 +0000 https://synthcast-audio-626868582654.s3.amazonaws.com/persian-poetry-hd/2026-08-07.mp3 Persian Poetry HD presents the opening ghazal of Hafez's Divan, a luminous invocation to the wine-bearer that sets the spiritual and lyrical tone for the entire collection. This episode features the original Farsi text recited in full, with brief English framing. Persian Poetry HD presents the opening ghazal of Hafez's Divan, a luminous invocation to the wine-bearer that sets the spiritual and lyrical tone for the entire collection. This episode features the original Farsi text recited in full, with brief English framing.

Sources

• Divan-e Hafez — غزل اول — الا یا ایها الساقی — Public domain (Ganjoor)

]]> Persian Poetry HD presents the opening ghazal of Hafez's Divan, a luminous invocation to the wine-bearer that sets the spiritual and lyrical tone for the entire collection. This episode features the original Farsi text recited in full, with brief English framing. 01:10 false persian-poetry-hd-2026-08-06 Thu, 06 Aug 2026 12:06:47 +0000 https://synthcast-audio-626868582654.s3.amazonaws.com/persian-poetry-hd/2026-08-06.mp3 The opening verses of Rumi's Masnavi, known as the Ney-Nameh or Reed Poem, in which the cut reed flute becomes the voice of every soul longing to return to its origin. This episode presents the original Persian text in full, unaltered recitation. The opening verses of Rumi's Masnavi, known as the Ney-Nameh or Reed Poem, in which the cut reed flute becomes the voice of every soul longing to return to its origin. This episode presents the original Persian text in full, unaltered recitation.

Sources

• Masnavi — نی‌نامه — آغاز مثنوی — Public domain (Ganjoor)

]]> The opening verses of Rumi's Masnavi, known as the Ney-Nameh or Reed Poem, in which the cut reed flute becomes the voice of every soul longing to return to its origin. This episode presents the original Persian text in full, unaltered recitation. 01:07 false persian-poetry-hd-2026-08-05 Wed, 05 Aug 2026 12:06:30 +0000 https://synthcast-audio-626868582654.s3.amazonaws.com/persian-poetry-hd/2026-08-05.mp3 These six lines from Saadi's Golestan are among the most quoted verses in all of Persian literature. Saadi declares that all of humanity forms a single body, and that anyone who remains unmoved by another's suffering has surrendered the very right to be called human — a vision so enduring it is inscribed at the United Nations in New York. These six lines from Saadi's Golestan are among the most quoted verses in all of Persian literature. Saadi declares that all of humanity forms a single body, and that anyone who remains unmoved by another's suffering has surrendered the very right to be called human — a vision so enduring it is inscribed at the United Nations in New York.

Sources

• Golestan — از باب اول — در سیرت پادشاهان — Public domain (Ganjoor)

]]> These six lines from Saadi's Golestan are among the most quoted verses in all of Persian literature. Saadi declares that all of humanity forms a single body, and that anyone who remains unmoved by another's suffering has surrendered the very right to be called human — a vision so enduring it is inscribed at the United Nations in New York. 01:01 false persian-poetry-hd-2026-08-04 Tue, 04 Aug 2026 12:06:46 +0000 https://synthcast-audio-626868582654.s3.amazonaws.com/persian-poetry-hd/2026-08-04.mp3 Persian Poetry HD presents the opening invocation of Ferdowsi's Shahnameh, the monumental Book of Kings completed around 1010 CE. In six spare lines, Ferdowsi names God as the lord of soul and reason, of place and provision, of Saturn, the turning heavens, the moon, Venus, and the sun — the foundation on which thirty years of epic poetry rests. Persian Poetry HD presents the opening invocation of Ferdowsi's Shahnameh, the monumental Book of Kings completed around 1010 CE. In six spare lines, Ferdowsi names God as the lord of soul and reason, of place and provision, of Saturn, the turning heavens, the moon, Venus, and the sun — the foundation on which thirty years of epic poetry rests.

Sources

• Shahnameh — آغاز شاهنامه — به نام خداوند جان و خرد — Public domain (Ganjoor)

]]> Persian Poetry HD presents the opening invocation of Ferdowsi's Shahnameh, the monumental Book of Kings completed around 1010 CE. In six spare lines, Ferdowsi names God as the lord of soul and reason, of place and provision, of Saturn, the turning heavens, the moon, Venus, and the sun — the foundation on which thirty years of epic poetry rests. 01:07 false persian-poetry-hd-2026-08-03 Mon, 03 Aug 2026 12:07:21 +0000 https://synthcast-audio-626868582654.s3.amazonaws.com/persian-poetry-hd/2026-08-03.mp3 Persian Poetry HD presents the opening lines of Ferdowsi's Shahnameh, the Persian Book of Kings, in which the poet consecrates his thirty-year epic with an invocation to God as the lord of life, reason, place, and the lights of the heavens. These six lines are the threshold through which one of humanity's greatest works of literature begins. Persian Poetry HD presents the opening lines of Ferdowsi's Shahnameh, the Persian Book of Kings, in which the poet consecrates his thirty-year epic with an invocation to God as the lord of life, reason, place, and the lights of the heavens. These six lines are the threshold through which one of humanity's greatest works of literature begins.

Sources

• Shahnameh — آغاز شاهنامه — به نام خداوند جان و خرد — Public domain (Ganjoor)

]]> Persian Poetry HD presents the opening lines of Ferdowsi's Shahnameh, the Persian Book of Kings, in which the poet consecrates his thirty-year epic with an invocation to God as the lord of life, reason, place, and the lights of the heavens. These six lines are the threshold through which one of humanity's greatest works of literature begins. 01:07 false persian-poetry-hd-2026-08-02 Sun, 02 Aug 2026 12:06:56 +0000 https://synthcast-audio-626868582654.s3.amazonaws.com/persian-poetry-hd/2026-08-02.mp3 Persian Poetry HD presents the opening verses of Ferdowsi's Shahnameh, the monumental Persian Book of Kings, in which the poet consecrates his thirty-year epic with an invocation of God as the lord of life, reason, and all creation. These six lines form the spiritual foundation on which the entire work stands. Persian Poetry HD presents the opening verses of Ferdowsi's Shahnameh, the monumental Persian Book of Kings, in which the poet consecrates his thirty-year epic with an invocation of God as the lord of life, reason, and all creation. These six lines form the spiritual foundation on which the entire work stands.

Sources

• Shahnameh — آغاز شاهنامه — به نام خداوند جان و خرد — Public domain (Ganjoor)

]]> Persian Poetry HD presents the opening verses of Ferdowsi's Shahnameh, the monumental Persian Book of Kings, in which the poet consecrates his thirty-year epic with an invocation of God as the lord of life, reason, and all creation. These six lines form the spiritual foundation on which the entire work stands. 01:08 false persian-poetry-hd-2026-08-01 Sat, 01 Aug 2026 12:07:38 +0000 https://synthcast-audio-626868582654.s3.amazonaws.com/persian-poetry-hd/2026-08-01.mp3 We hear the most celebrated lines in all of Persian literature: Saadi's declaration, from the Golestan, that humanity is one body and that indifference to another's suffering forfeits one's claim to the name 'human.' These six lines are inscribed at the United Nations headquarters in New York. We hear the most celebrated lines in all of Persian literature: Saadi's declaration, from the Golestan, that humanity is one body and that indifference to another's suffering forfeits one's claim to the name 'human.' These six lines are inscribed at the United Nations headquarters in New York.

Sources

• Golestan — از باب اول — در سیرت پادشاهان — Public domain (Ganjoor)

]]> We hear the most celebrated lines in all of Persian literature: Saadi's declaration, from the Golestan, that humanity is one body and that indifference to another's suffering forfeits one's claim to the name 'human.' These six lines are inscribed at the United Nations headquarters in New York. 01:11 false persian-poetry-hd-2026-07-31 Fri, 31 Jul 2026 12:08:03 +0000 https://synthcast-audio-626868582654.s3.amazonaws.com/persian-poetry-hd/2026-07-31.mp3 Persian Poetry HD presents the opening lines of Ferdowsi's Shahnameh, the monumental Book of Kings completed around 1010 CE. In six verses, Ferdowsi names God as the lord of soul and reason, of place and sustenance, of Saturn, the turning heavens, the moon, Venus, and the sun — a foundation on which thirty years of epic poetry rests. Persian Poetry HD presents the opening lines of Ferdowsi's Shahnameh, the monumental Book of Kings completed around 1010 CE. In six verses, Ferdowsi names God as the lord of soul and reason, of place and sustenance, of Saturn, the turning heavens, the moon, Venus, and the sun — a foundation on which thirty years of epic poetry rests.

Sources

• Shahnameh — آغاز شاهنامه — به نام خداوند جان و خرد — Public domain (Ganjoor)

]]> Persian Poetry HD presents the opening lines of Ferdowsi's Shahnameh, the monumental Book of Kings completed around 1010 CE. In six verses, Ferdowsi names God as the lord of soul and reason, of place and sustenance, of Saturn, the turning heavens, the moon, Venus, and the sun — a foundation on which thirty years of epic poetry rests. 01:09 false persian-poetry-hd-2026-07-30 Thu, 30 Jul 2026 12:08:03 +0000 https://synthcast-audio-626868582654.s3.amazonaws.com/persian-poetry-hd/2026-07-30.mp3 In this episode, we hear the opening verses of Ferdowsi's Shahnameh — the Persian Book of Kings — in which the poet consecrates his thirty-year epic by naming God as the sovereign of soul, reason, place, and light. Six lines that hold an entire civilization's foundation. In this episode, we hear the opening verses of Ferdowsi's Shahnameh — the Persian Book of Kings — in which the poet consecrates his thirty-year epic by naming God as the sovereign of soul, reason, place, and light. Six lines that hold an entire civilization's foundation.

Sources

• Shahnameh — آغاز شاهنامه — به نام خداوند جان و خرد — Public domain (Ganjoor)

]]> In this episode, we hear the opening verses of Ferdowsi's Shahnameh — the Persian Book of Kings — in which the poet consecrates his thirty-year epic by naming God as the sovereign of soul, reason, place, and light. Six lines that hold an entire civilization's foundation. 01:08 false persian-poetry-hd-2026-07-29 Wed, 29 Jul 2026 12:07:35 +0000 https://synthcast-audio-626868582654.s3.amazonaws.com/persian-poetry-hd/2026-07-29.mp3 In this episode, we sit with one of Khayyam's most intimate quatrains, in which a simple clay jug becomes a vessel of memory — shaped from the dust of a lover who once held a beloved. A meditation on impermanence, desire, and the quiet persistence of form. In this episode, we sit with one of Khayyam's most intimate quatrains, in which a simple clay jug becomes a vessel of memory — shaped from the dust of a lover who once held a beloved. A meditation on impermanence, desire, and the quiet persistence of form.

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• Rubaiyat — رباعی — این کوزه چو من — Public domain (Ganjoor)

]]> In this episode, we sit with one of Khayyam's most intimate quatrains, in which a simple clay jug becomes a vessel of memory — shaped from the dust of a lover who once held a beloved. A meditation on impermanence, desire, and the quiet persistence of form. 01:02 false persian-poetry-hd-2026-07-28 Tue, 28 Jul 2026 12:07:49 +0000 https://synthcast-audio-626868582654.s3.amazonaws.com/persian-poetry-hd/2026-07-28.mp3 Persian Poetry HD presents the opening verses of Ferdowsi's Shahnameh, composed around 1010 CE. These six lines serve as the epic's invocation, naming God as the sovereign of soul, reason, place, sustenance, the planets, and the lights of the sky — the foundation on which thirty years of poetry rests. Persian Poetry HD presents the opening verses of Ferdowsi's Shahnameh, composed around 1010 CE. These six lines serve as the epic's invocation, naming God as the sovereign of soul, reason, place, sustenance, the planets, and the lights of the sky — the foundation on which thirty years of poetry rests.

Sources

• Shahnameh — آغاز شاهنامه — به نام خداوند جان و خرد — Public domain (Ganjoor)

]]> Persian Poetry HD presents the opening verses of Ferdowsi's Shahnameh, composed around 1010 CE. These six lines serve as the epic's invocation, naming God as the sovereign of soul, reason, place, sustenance, the planets, and the lights of the sky — the foundation on which thirty years of poetry rests. 01:05 false persian-poetry-hd-2026-07-27 Mon, 27 Jul 2026 12:08:05 +0000 https://synthcast-audio-626868582654.s3.amazonaws.com/persian-poetry-hd/2026-07-27.mp3 From Saadi's twelfth-century masterwork the Bustan, this brief passage from the chapter on benevolence distills his moral vision to its essence: treat people gently, turn toward goodness, harm no one — and the path to salvation asks nothing more. From Saadi's twelfth-century masterwork the Bustan, this brief passage from the chapter on benevolence distills his moral vision to its essence: treat people gently, turn toward goodness, harm no one — and the path to salvation asks nothing more.

Sources

• Bustan — از باب احسان — Public domain (Ganjoor)

]]> From Saadi's twelfth-century masterwork the Bustan, this brief passage from the chapter on benevolence distills his moral vision to its essence: treat people gently, turn toward goodness, harm no one — and the path to salvation asks nothing more. 01:04 false persian-poetry-hd-2026-07-26 Sun, 26 Jul 2026 12:08:12 +0000 https://synthcast-audio-626868582654.s3.amazonaws.com/persian-poetry-hd/2026-07-26.mp3 Persian Poetry HD presents the opening ghazal of Hafez's Divan, a luminous invocation in which the poet calls to the wine-bearer while meditating on love's deceptive ease and hidden difficulty. Three verses of classical Persian and Arabic intertwined, as Hafez himself arranged them. Persian Poetry HD presents the opening ghazal of Hafez's Divan, a luminous invocation in which the poet calls to the wine-bearer while meditating on love's deceptive ease and hidden difficulty. Three verses of classical Persian and Arabic intertwined, as Hafez himself arranged them.

Sources

• Divan-e Hafez — غزل اول — الا یا ایها الساقی — Public domain (Ganjoor)

]]> Persian Poetry HD presents the opening ghazal of Hafez's Divan, a luminous invocation in which the poet calls to the wine-bearer while meditating on love's deceptive ease and hidden difficulty. Three verses of classical Persian and Arabic intertwined, as Hafez himself arranged them. 01:12 false persian-poetry-hd-2026-07-25 Sat, 25 Jul 2026 12:08:09 +0000 https://synthcast-audio-626868582654.s3.amazonaws.com/persian-poetry-hd/2026-07-25.mp3 We present the opening verses of Rumi's Masnavi, the Ney-Nameh, in which the reed flute — severed from its native bed — becomes the eternal voice of every soul longing to return to its origin. Heard in the original classical Persian, as Rumi composed it. We present the opening verses of Rumi's Masnavi, the Ney-Nameh, in which the reed flute — severed from its native bed — becomes the eternal voice of every soul longing to return to its origin. Heard in the original classical Persian, as Rumi composed it.

Sources

• Masnavi — نی‌نامه — آغاز مثنوی — Public domain (Ganjoor)

]]> We present the opening verses of Rumi's Masnavi, the Ney-Nameh, in which the reed flute — severed from its native bed — becomes the eternal voice of every soul longing to return to its origin. Heard in the original classical Persian, as Rumi composed it. 01:07 false persian-poetry-hd-2026-07-24 Fri, 24 Jul 2026 12:07:48 +0000 https://synthcast-audio-626868582654.s3.amazonaws.com/persian-poetry-hd/2026-07-24.mp3 A Persian Poetry HD reading of Saadi's most celebrated verses from the Golestan, in which the thirteenth-century master declares all humanity one body and strips the name 'human' from anyone unmoved by another's suffering. These six lines are inscribed at the United Nations headquarters in New York. A Persian Poetry HD reading of Saadi's most celebrated verses from the Golestan, in which the thirteenth-century master declares all humanity one body and strips the name 'human' from anyone unmoved by another's suffering. These six lines are inscribed at the United Nations headquarters in New York.

Sources

• Golestan — از باب اول — در سیرت پادشاهان — Public domain (Ganjoor)

]]> A Persian Poetry HD reading of Saadi's most celebrated verses from the Golestan, in which the thirteenth-century master declares all humanity one body and strips the name 'human' from anyone unmoved by another's suffering. These six lines are inscribed at the United Nations headquarters in New York. 01:03 false persian-poetry-hd-2026-07-23 Thu, 23 Jul 2026 12:07:53 +0000 https://synthcast-audio-626868582654.s3.amazonaws.com/persian-poetry-hd/2026-07-23.mp3 Persian Poetry HD presents the opening invocation of Ferdowsi's Shahnameh, the Persian Book of Kings, in which the poet consecrates his epic — thirty years in the making — by naming God as the lord of life, reason, place, and the lights of heaven. The original tenth-century Farsi is recited in full. Persian Poetry HD presents the opening invocation of Ferdowsi's Shahnameh, the Persian Book of Kings, in which the poet consecrates his epic — thirty years in the making — by naming God as the lord of life, reason, place, and the lights of heaven. The original tenth-century Farsi is recited in full.

Sources

• Shahnameh — آغاز شاهنامه — به نام خداوند جان و خرد — Public domain (Ganjoor)

]]> Persian Poetry HD presents the opening invocation of Ferdowsi's Shahnameh, the Persian Book of Kings, in which the poet consecrates his epic — thirty years in the making — by naming God as the lord of life, reason, place, and the lights of heaven. The original tenth-century Farsi is recited in full. 01:02 false persian-poetry-hd-2026-07-22 Wed, 22 Jul 2026 12:08:35 +0000 https://synthcast-audio-626868582654.s3.amazonaws.com/persian-poetry-hd/2026-07-22.mp3 Persian Poetry HD presents the opening verses of Ferdowsi's Shahnameh, the great eleventh-century Persian epic. In six lines, Ferdowsi names God as the lord of life, reason, place, and the lights of heaven — the foundation on which thirty years of poetry rests. Persian Poetry HD presents the opening verses of Ferdowsi's Shahnameh, the great eleventh-century Persian epic. In six lines, Ferdowsi names God as the lord of life, reason, place, and the lights of heaven — the foundation on which thirty years of poetry rests.

Sources

• Shahnameh — آغاز شاهنامه — به نام خداوند جان و خرد — Public domain (Ganjoor)

]]> Persian Poetry HD presents the opening verses of Ferdowsi's Shahnameh, the great eleventh-century Persian epic. In six lines, Ferdowsi names God as the lord of life, reason, place, and the lights of heaven — the foundation on which thirty years of poetry rests. 01:07 false persian-poetry-hd-2026-07-21 Tue, 21 Jul 2026 12:08:23 +0000 https://synthcast-audio-626868582654.s3.amazonaws.com/persian-poetry-hd/2026-07-21.mp3 We open with the very first lines of Ferdowsi's Shahnameh, the Persian Book of Kings, in which the poet dedicates his thirty-year epic to God as the lord of life, reason, and light. These six verses form the foundation upon which the entire history of Persian kingship rests. We open with the very first lines of Ferdowsi's Shahnameh, the Persian Book of Kings, in which the poet dedicates his thirty-year epic to God as the lord of life, reason, and light. These six verses form the foundation upon which the entire history of Persian kingship rests.

Sources

• Shahnameh — آغاز شاهنامه — به نام خداوند جان و خرد — Public domain (Ganjoor)

]]> We open with the very first lines of Ferdowsi's Shahnameh, the Persian Book of Kings, in which the poet dedicates his thirty-year epic to God as the lord of life, reason, and light. These six verses form the foundation upon which the entire history of Persian kingship rests. 01:06 false persian-poetry-hd-2026-07-20 Mon, 20 Jul 2026 12:08:01 +0000 https://synthcast-audio-626868582654.s3.amazonaws.com/persian-poetry-hd/2026-07-20.mp3 A close listening to the most celebrated lines in Persian literature: Saadi's vision of humanity as a single body, from the first chapter of the Golestan. These six lines, inscribed at the United Nations, ask whether we can call ourselves human if another person's suffering leaves us unmoved. A close listening to the most celebrated lines in Persian literature: Saadi's vision of humanity as a single body, from the first chapter of the Golestan. These six lines, inscribed at the United Nations, ask whether we can call ourselves human if another person's suffering leaves us unmoved.

Sources

• Golestan — از باب اول — در سیرت پادشاهان — Public domain (Ganjoor)

]]> A close listening to the most celebrated lines in Persian literature: Saadi's vision of humanity as a single body, from the first chapter of the Golestan. These six lines, inscribed at the United Nations, ask whether we can call ourselves human if another person's suffering leaves us unmoved. 01:06 false persian-poetry-hd-2026-07-19 Sun, 19 Jul 2026 12:07:19 +0000 https://synthcast-audio-626868582654.s3.amazonaws.com/persian-poetry-hd/2026-07-19.mp3 Persian Poetry HD presents the opening verses of Ferdowsi's Shahnameh, the Persian Book of Kings, in which the poet consecrates his thirty-year epic with an invocation of God as the lord of life, reason, and the turning heavens. The original tenth-century Farsi is recited in full. Persian Poetry HD presents the opening verses of Ferdowsi's Shahnameh, the Persian Book of Kings, in which the poet consecrates his thirty-year epic with an invocation of God as the lord of life, reason, and the turning heavens. The original tenth-century Farsi is recited in full.

Sources

• Shahnameh — آغاز شاهنامه — به نام خداوند جان و خرد — Public domain (Ganjoor)

]]> Persian Poetry HD presents the opening verses of Ferdowsi's Shahnameh, the Persian Book of Kings, in which the poet consecrates his thirty-year epic with an invocation of God as the lord of life, reason, and the turning heavens. The original tenth-century Farsi is recited in full. 01:06 false persian-poetry-hd-2026-07-18 Sat, 18 Jul 2026 12:07:10 +0000 https://synthcast-audio-626868582654.s3.amazonaws.com/persian-poetry-hd/2026-07-18.mp3 A short verse from Saadi's Bustan counsels gentleness toward others as the singular path to salvation — a reminder as spare and complete as the teaching itself. A short verse from Saadi's Bustan counsels gentleness toward others as the singular path to salvation — a reminder as spare and complete as the teaching itself.

Sources

• Bustan — از باب احسان — Public domain (Ganjoor)

]]> A short verse from Saadi's Bustan counsels gentleness toward others as the singular path to salvation — a reminder as spare and complete as the teaching itself. 00:55 false persian-poetry-hd-2026-07-17 Fri, 17 Jul 2026 12:07:15 +0000 https://synthcast-audio-626868582654.s3.amazonaws.com/persian-poetry-hd/2026-07-17.mp3 Persian Poetry HD presents the opening ghazal of Hafez's Divan, in which the fourteenth-century Shirazi master calls to the wine-bearer in a blend of Arabic and Persian, warning that love arrives as ease and departs as labyrinth. Three verses that set the spiritual and emotional stakes for one of the great collections in world literature. Persian Poetry HD presents the opening ghazal of Hafez's Divan, in which the fourteenth-century Shirazi master calls to the wine-bearer in a blend of Arabic and Persian, warning that love arrives as ease and departs as labyrinth. Three verses that set the spiritual and emotional stakes for one of the great collections in world literature.

Sources

• Divan-e Hafez — غزل اول — الا یا ایها الساقی — Public domain (Ganjoor)

]]> Persian Poetry HD presents the opening ghazal of Hafez's Divan, in which the fourteenth-century Shirazi master calls to the wine-bearer in a blend of Arabic and Persian, warning that love arrives as ease and departs as labyrinth. Three verses that set the spiritual and emotional stakes for one of the great collections in world literature. 01:17 false persian-poetry-hd-2026-07-16 Thu, 16 Jul 2026 12:08:26 +0000 https://synthcast-audio-626868582654.s3.amazonaws.com/persian-poetry-hd/2026-07-16.mp3 The opening verses of Rumi's Masnavi, known as the Ney-Nameh or Reed Poem, in which a flute cut from its reed bed becomes the voice of every soul aching for reunion with its origin. This episode presents the original Persian text in full, unmodified recitation. The opening verses of Rumi's Masnavi, known as the Ney-Nameh or Reed Poem, in which a flute cut from its reed bed becomes the voice of every soul aching for reunion with its origin. This episode presents the original Persian text in full, unmodified recitation.

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• Masnavi — نی‌نامه — آغاز مثنوی — Public domain (Ganjoor)

]]> The opening verses of Rumi's Masnavi, known as the Ney-Nameh or Reed Poem, in which a flute cut from its reed bed becomes the voice of every soul aching for reunion with its origin. This episode presents the original Persian text in full, unmodified recitation. 01:08 false persian-poetry-hd-2026-07-15 Wed, 15 Jul 2026 12:07:41 +0000 https://synthcast-audio-626868582654.s3.amazonaws.com/persian-poetry-hd/2026-07-15.mp3 From the first chapter of Saadi's thirteenth-century Golestan, these six lines — perhaps the most quoted verses in all of Persian literature — declare that humanity is a single body, and that indifference to another's suffering is a forfeiture of one's own humanity. They are inscribed at the United Nations headquarters in New York. From the first chapter of Saadi's thirteenth-century Golestan, these six lines — perhaps the most quoted verses in all of Persian literature — declare that humanity is a single body, and that indifference to another's suffering is a forfeiture of one's own humanity. They are inscribed at the United Nations headquarters in New York.

Sources

• Golestan — از باب اول — در سیرت پادشاهان — Public domain (Ganjoor)

]]> From the first chapter of Saadi's thirteenth-century Golestan, these six lines — perhaps the most quoted verses in all of Persian literature — declare that humanity is a single body, and that indifference to another's suffering is a forfeiture of one's own humanity. They are inscribed at the United Nations headquarters in New York. 01:01 false persian-poetry-hd-2026-07-14 Tue, 14 Jul 2026 12:07:54 +0000 https://synthcast-audio-626868582654.s3.amazonaws.com/persian-poetry-hd/2026-07-14.mp3 This episode presents the opening verses of Ferdowsi's Shahnameh, the Persian Book of Kings, in which the poet consecrates his thirty-year epic by naming God as the lord of life, reason, place, and the lights of heaven. The original tenth-century Farsi is recited verbatim. This episode presents the opening verses of Ferdowsi's Shahnameh, the Persian Book of Kings, in which the poet consecrates his thirty-year epic by naming God as the lord of life, reason, place, and the lights of heaven. The original tenth-century Farsi is recited verbatim.

Sources

• Shahnameh — آغاز شاهنامه — به نام خداوند جان و خرد — Public domain (Ganjoor)

]]> This episode presents the opening verses of Ferdowsi's Shahnameh, the Persian Book of Kings, in which the poet consecrates his thirty-year epic by naming God as the lord of life, reason, place, and the lights of heaven. The original tenth-century Farsi is recited verbatim. 01:06 false persian-poetry-hd-2026-07-13 Mon, 13 Jul 2026 12:07:29 +0000 https://synthcast-audio-626868582654.s3.amazonaws.com/persian-poetry-hd/2026-07-13.mp3 Persian Poetry HD presents the opening six verses of Ferdowsi's Shahnameh, composed circa 1010 CE. In these lines Ferdowsi names God as sovereign of soul, reason, place, sustenance, the planets, and the lights of the sky — a foundation on which thirty years of epic poetry would rest. Persian Poetry HD presents the opening six verses of Ferdowsi's Shahnameh, composed circa 1010 CE. In these lines Ferdowsi names God as sovereign of soul, reason, place, sustenance, the planets, and the lights of the sky — a foundation on which thirty years of epic poetry would rest.

Sources

• Shahnameh — آغاز شاهنامه — به نام خداوند جان و خرد — Public domain (Ganjoor)

]]> Persian Poetry HD presents the opening six verses of Ferdowsi's Shahnameh, composed circa 1010 CE. In these lines Ferdowsi names God as sovereign of soul, reason, place, sustenance, the planets, and the lights of the sky — a foundation on which thirty years of epic poetry would rest. 01:09 false persian-poetry-hd-2026-07-12 Sun, 12 Jul 2026 12:06:59 +0000 https://synthcast-audio-626868582654.s3.amazonaws.com/persian-poetry-hd/2026-07-12.mp3 We open with the very first lines of Ferdowsi's Shahnameh — the Persian Book of Kings — in which the poet consecrates his thirty-year epic by naming God as the sovereign of soul, reason, place, and the lights of heaven. These six couplets are the foundation on which the entire monument rests. We open with the very first lines of Ferdowsi's Shahnameh — the Persian Book of Kings — in which the poet consecrates his thirty-year epic by naming God as the sovereign of soul, reason, place, and the lights of heaven. These six couplets are the foundation on which the entire monument rests.

Sources

• Shahnameh — آغاز شاهنامه — به نام خداوند جان و خرد — Public domain (Ganjoor)

]]> We open with the very first lines of Ferdowsi's Shahnameh — the Persian Book of Kings — in which the poet consecrates his thirty-year epic by naming God as the sovereign of soul, reason, place, and the lights of heaven. These six couplets are the foundation on which the entire monument rests. 01:05 false persian-poetry-hd-2026-07-11 Sat, 11 Jul 2026 12:07:46 +0000 https://synthcast-audio-626868582654.s3.amazonaws.com/persian-poetry-hd/2026-07-11.mp3 A close listening to the most celebrated lines in Persian literature: Saadi's declaration, from the Golestan, that all human beings form one body, and that indifference to another's suffering forfeits one's humanity. These verses are inscribed at the United Nations headquarters in New York. A close listening to the most celebrated lines in Persian literature: Saadi's declaration, from the Golestan, that all human beings form one body, and that indifference to another's suffering forfeits one's humanity. These verses are inscribed at the United Nations headquarters in New York.

Sources

• Golestan — از باب اول — در سیرت پادشاهان — Public domain (Ganjoor)

]]> A close listening to the most celebrated lines in Persian literature: Saadi's declaration, from the Golestan, that all human beings form one body, and that indifference to another's suffering forfeits one's humanity. These verses are inscribed at the United Nations headquarters in New York. 00:58 false persian-poetry-hd-2026-07-10 Fri, 10 Jul 2026 12:07:52 +0000 https://synthcast-audio-626868582654.s3.amazonaws.com/persian-poetry-hd/2026-07-10.mp3 From Saadi's Bustan, a luminous four-line passage on the ethics of everyday grace: be gentle with people in this world, harm no one, and the path to salvation opens itself. A timeless moral distillation from one of Persian literature's most beloved sages. From Saadi's Bustan, a luminous four-line passage on the ethics of everyday grace: be gentle with people in this world, harm no one, and the path to salvation opens itself. A timeless moral distillation from one of Persian literature's most beloved sages.

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• Bustan — از باب احسان — Public domain (Ganjoor)

]]> From Saadi's Bustan, a luminous four-line passage on the ethics of everyday grace: be gentle with people in this world, harm no one, and the path to salvation opens itself. A timeless moral distillation from one of Persian literature's most beloved sages. 01:01 false persian-poetry-hd-2026-07-09 Thu, 09 Jul 2026 12:07:01 +0000 https://synthcast-audio-626868582654.s3.amazonaws.com/persian-poetry-hd/2026-07-09.mp3 From the Bustan of Saadi, a brief and luminous counsel: treat people with ease, incline toward goodness, and harm no one — for this alone is the road to salvation. A timeless moral distillation from one of Persian literature's greatest voices. From the Bustan of Saadi, a brief and luminous counsel: treat people with ease, incline toward goodness, and harm no one — for this alone is the road to salvation. A timeless moral distillation from one of Persian literature's greatest voices.

Sources

• Bustan — از باب احسان — Public domain (Ganjoor)

]]> From the Bustan of Saadi, a brief and luminous counsel: treat people with ease, incline toward goodness, and harm no one — for this alone is the road to salvation. A timeless moral distillation from one of Persian literature's greatest voices. 00:59 false persian-poetry-hd-2026-07-06 Mon, 06 Jul 2026 12:07:12 +0000 https://synthcast-audio-626868582654.s3.amazonaws.com/persian-poetry-hd/2026-07-06.mp3 From the first chapter of Saadi's Golestan, these six lines — perhaps the most widely quoted in all of Persian literature — declare the whole human family a single body, and strip the name 'human' from anyone who feels nothing at another's suffering. The verses are inscribed at the United Nations headquarters in New York. From the first chapter of Saadi's Golestan, these six lines — perhaps the most widely quoted in all of Persian literature — declare the whole human family a single body, and strip the name 'human' from anyone who feels nothing at another's suffering. The verses are inscribed at the United Nations headquarters in New York.

Sources

• Golestan — از باب اول — در سیرت پادشاهان — Public domain (Ganjoor)

]]> From the first chapter of Saadi's Golestan, these six lines — perhaps the most widely quoted in all of Persian literature — declare the whole human family a single body, and strip the name 'human' from anyone who feels nothing at another's suffering. The verses are inscribed at the United Nations headquarters in New York. 01:06 false persian-poetry-hd-2026-07-05 Sun, 05 Jul 2026 12:05:50 +0000 https://synthcast-audio-626868582654.s3.amazonaws.com/persian-poetry-hd/2026-07-05.mp3 Persian Poetry HD presents the opening verses of Ferdowsi's Shahnameh, the monumental tenth-century Persian Book of Kings, in which the poet consecrates his thirty-year epic with an invocation of God as the sovereign of life, reason, place, and light. These six lines form the philosophical and spiritual threshold of the entire work. Persian Poetry HD presents the opening verses of Ferdowsi's Shahnameh, the monumental tenth-century Persian Book of Kings, in which the poet consecrates his thirty-year epic with an invocation of God as the sovereign of life, reason, place, and light. These six lines form the philosophical and spiritual threshold of the entire work.

Sources

• Shahnameh — آغاز شاهنامه — به نام خداوند جان و خرد — Public domain (Ganjoor)

]]> Persian Poetry HD presents the opening verses of Ferdowsi's Shahnameh, the monumental tenth-century Persian Book of Kings, in which the poet consecrates his thirty-year epic with an invocation of God as the sovereign of life, reason, place, and light. These six lines form the philosophical and spiritual threshold of the entire work. 01:12 false persian-poetry-hd-2026-07-04 Sat, 04 Jul 2026 12:05:39 +0000 https://synthcast-audio-626868582654.s3.amazonaws.com/persian-poetry-hd/2026-07-04.mp3 Persian Poetry HD presents the opening lines of Ferdowsi's Shahnameh, the Persian Book of Kings, in which the poet consecrates his thirty-year epic by naming God as the lord of soul, reason, place, and the lights of heaven. These six lines are the threshold through which the entire work passes. Persian Poetry HD presents the opening lines of Ferdowsi's Shahnameh, the Persian Book of Kings, in which the poet consecrates his thirty-year epic by naming God as the lord of soul, reason, place, and the lights of heaven. These six lines are the threshold through which the entire work passes.

Sources

• Shahnameh — آغاز شاهنامه — به نام خداوند جان و خرد — Public domain (Ganjoor)

]]> Persian Poetry HD presents the opening lines of Ferdowsi's Shahnameh, the Persian Book of Kings, in which the poet consecrates his thirty-year epic by naming God as the lord of soul, reason, place, and the lights of heaven. These six lines are the threshold through which the entire work passes. 01:03 false persian-poetry-hd-2026-07-03 Fri, 03 Jul 2026 12:05:28 +0000 https://synthcast-audio-626868582654.s3.amazonaws.com/persian-poetry-hd/2026-07-03.mp3 We hear the very first lines of the Shahnameh, the Persian Book of Kings, in which Ferdowsi invokes God as the lord of soul and reason, the giver of place and sustenance, the one who lights the moon, Venus, and sun. These six lines are the threshold through which thirty years of epic poetry passes. We hear the very first lines of the Shahnameh, the Persian Book of Kings, in which Ferdowsi invokes God as the lord of soul and reason, the giver of place and sustenance, the one who lights the moon, Venus, and sun. These six lines are the threshold through which thirty years of epic poetry passes.

Sources

• Shahnameh — آغاز شاهنامه — به نام خداوند جان و خرد — Public domain (Ganjoor)

]]> We hear the very first lines of the Shahnameh, the Persian Book of Kings, in which Ferdowsi invokes God as the lord of soul and reason, the giver of place and sustenance, the one who lights the moon, Venus, and sun. These six lines are the threshold through which thirty years of epic poetry passes. 01:01 false persian-poetry-hd-2026-07-02 Thu, 02 Jul 2026 12:05:13 +0000 https://synthcast-audio-626868582654.s3.amazonaws.com/persian-poetry-hd/2026-07-02.mp3 These six lines from Saadi's Golestan — inscribed at the United Nations — declare that all human beings share one body and one essence, and that indifference to another's suffering strips a person of the very name 'human.' This episode presents the original classical Farsi text in full. These six lines from Saadi's Golestan — inscribed at the United Nations — declare that all human beings share one body and one essence, and that indifference to another's suffering strips a person of the very name 'human.' This episode presents the original classical Farsi text in full.

Sources

• Golestan — از باب اول — در سیرت پادشاهان — Public domain (Ganjoor)

]]> These six lines from Saadi's Golestan — inscribed at the United Nations — declare that all human beings share one body and one essence, and that indifference to another's suffering strips a person of the very name 'human.' This episode presents the original classical Farsi text in full. 01:00 false persian-poetry-hd-2026-07-01 Wed, 01 Jul 2026 12:06:10 +0000 https://synthcast-audio-626868582654.s3.amazonaws.com/persian-poetry-hd/2026-07-01.mp3 From Saadi's twelfth-century masterwork the Bustan, four lines on the simplest and most demanding of instructions: be gentle with people, do no harm, and trust that gentleness is the whole of the path to salvation. From Saadi's twelfth-century masterwork the Bustan, four lines on the simplest and most demanding of instructions: be gentle with people, do no harm, and trust that gentleness is the whole of the path to salvation.

Sources

• Bustan — از باب احسان — Public domain (Ganjoor)

]]> From Saadi's twelfth-century masterwork the Bustan, four lines on the simplest and most demanding of instructions: be gentle with people, do no harm, and trust that gentleness is the whole of the path to salvation. 00:55 false persian-poetry-hd-2026-06-30 Tue, 30 Jun 2026 12:05:23 +0000 https://synthcast-audio-626868582654.s3.amazonaws.com/persian-poetry-hd/2026-06-30.mp3 From the opening chapter of Saadi's thirteenth-century Golestan, these six lines — inscribed at the United Nations — proclaim that all human beings share one origin and one body, and that indifference to another's suffering disqualifies us from the very name 'human.' From the opening chapter of Saadi's thirteenth-century Golestan, these six lines — inscribed at the United Nations — proclaim that all human beings share one origin and one body, and that indifference to another's suffering disqualifies us from the very name 'human.'

Sources

• Golestan — از باب اول — در سیرت پادشاهان — Public domain (Ganjoor)

]]> From the opening chapter of Saadi's thirteenth-century Golestan, these six lines — inscribed at the United Nations — proclaim that all human beings share one origin and one body, and that indifference to another's suffering disqualifies us from the very name 'human.' 01:08 false persian-poetry-hd-2026-06-29 Mon, 29 Jun 2026 12:05:49 +0000 https://synthcast-audio-626868582654.s3.amazonaws.com/persian-poetry-hd/2026-06-29.mp3 Persian Poetry HD presents the opening lines of Ferdowsi's Shahnameh, the great Persian Book of Kings, in which the poet consecrates his thirty-year epic by naming God as the lord of life, reason, place, and the lights of heaven. These six lines stand as the foundation of one of the longest poems in world literature. Persian Poetry HD presents the opening lines of Ferdowsi's Shahnameh, the great Persian Book of Kings, in which the poet consecrates his thirty-year epic by naming God as the lord of life, reason, place, and the lights of heaven. These six lines stand as the foundation of one of the longest poems in world literature.

Sources

• Shahnameh — آغاز شاهنامه — به نام خداوند جان و خرد — Public domain (Ganjoor)

]]> Persian Poetry HD presents the opening lines of Ferdowsi's Shahnameh, the great Persian Book of Kings, in which the poet consecrates his thirty-year epic by naming God as the lord of life, reason, place, and the lights of heaven. These six lines stand as the foundation of one of the longest poems in world literature. 01:03 false persian-poetry-hd-2026-06-28 Sun, 28 Jun 2026 12:04:36 +0000 https://synthcast-audio-626868582654.s3.amazonaws.com/persian-poetry-hd/2026-06-28.mp3 From the Bustan of Saadi, a quietly powerful verse from the chapter on generosity and grace. Saadi distills the whole of ethical life into two couplets: be gentle with people, and harm no one — for this alone is the road to salvation. From the Bustan of Saadi, a quietly powerful verse from the chapter on generosity and grace. Saadi distills the whole of ethical life into two couplets: be gentle with people, and harm no one — for this alone is the road to salvation.

Sources

• Bustan — از باب احسان — Public domain (Ganjoor)

]]> From the Bustan of Saadi, a quietly powerful verse from the chapter on generosity and grace. Saadi distills the whole of ethical life into two couplets: be gentle with people, and harm no one — for this alone is the road to salvation. 01:01 false persian-poetry-hd-2026-06-27 Sat, 27 Jun 2026 12:05:33 +0000 https://synthcast-audio-626868582654.s3.amazonaws.com/persian-poetry-hd/2026-06-27.mp3 Persian Poetry HD presents the opening ghazal of Hafez's Divan, in which the fourteenth-century Shirazi master calls to the wine-bearer in a fusion of Arabic and Persian, warning that love appears simple at first but soon reveals its depths. This episode features the original Farsi text recited without modernization or translation. Persian Poetry HD presents the opening ghazal of Hafez's Divan, in which the fourteenth-century Shirazi master calls to the wine-bearer in a fusion of Arabic and Persian, warning that love appears simple at first but soon reveals its depths. This episode features the original Farsi text recited without modernization or translation.

Sources

• Divan-e Hafez — غزل اول — الا یا ایها الساقی — Public domain (Ganjoor)

]]> Persian Poetry HD presents the opening ghazal of Hafez's Divan, in which the fourteenth-century Shirazi master calls to the wine-bearer in a fusion of Arabic and Persian, warning that love appears simple at first but soon reveals its depths. This episode features the original Farsi text recited without modernization or translation. 01:20 false persian-poetry-hd-2026-06-26 Fri, 26 Jun 2026 12:06:09 +0000 https://synthcast-audio-626868582654.s3.amazonaws.com/persian-poetry-hd/2026-06-26.mp3 The opening verses of Rumi's Masnavi, known as the Ney-Nameh or Reed Poem, in which the severed reed flute cries out from separation — a timeless image of the soul longing to return to its source. Presented in original classical Persian with English framing. The opening verses of Rumi's Masnavi, known as the Ney-Nameh or Reed Poem, in which the severed reed flute cries out from separation — a timeless image of the soul longing to return to its source. Presented in original classical Persian with English framing.

Sources

• Masnavi — نی‌نامه — آغاز مثنوی — Public domain (Ganjoor)

]]> The opening verses of Rumi's Masnavi, known as the Ney-Nameh or Reed Poem, in which the severed reed flute cries out from separation — a timeless image of the soul longing to return to its source. Presented in original classical Persian with English framing. 01:06 false persian-poetry-hd-2026-06-25 Thu, 25 Jun 2026 12:05:21 +0000 https://synthcast-audio-626868582654.s3.amazonaws.com/persian-poetry-hd/2026-06-25.mp3 From the first chapter of Saadi's thirteenth-century Golestan, these six lines present his most celebrated moral vision: all human beings form one body, and indifference to another's suffering disqualifies one from the name 'human.' The verses are inscribed at the United Nations headquarters in New York. From the first chapter of Saadi's thirteenth-century Golestan, these six lines present his most celebrated moral vision: all human beings form one body, and indifference to another's suffering disqualifies one from the name 'human.' The verses are inscribed at the United Nations headquarters in New York.

Sources

• Golestan — از باب اول — در سیرت پادشاهان — Public domain (Ganjoor)

]]> From the first chapter of Saadi's thirteenth-century Golestan, these six lines present his most celebrated moral vision: all human beings form one body, and indifference to another's suffering disqualifies one from the name 'human.' The verses are inscribed at the United Nations headquarters in New York. 01:06 false persian-poetry-hd-2026-06-24 Wed, 24 Jun 2026 12:05:25 +0000 https://synthcast-audio-626868582654.s3.amazonaws.com/persian-poetry-hd/2026-06-24.mp3 Persian Poetry HD presents the opening verses of Ferdowsi's Shahnameh, the great Persian Book of Kings, in which the poet dedicates his thirty-year epic to God as the lord of life, reason, and the lights of the sky. The original tenth-century Farsi is recited in full, unmodified. Persian Poetry HD presents the opening verses of Ferdowsi's Shahnameh, the great Persian Book of Kings, in which the poet dedicates his thirty-year epic to God as the lord of life, reason, and the lights of the sky. The original tenth-century Farsi is recited in full, unmodified.

Sources

• Shahnameh — آغاز شاهنامه — به نام خداوند جان و خرد — Public domain (Ganjoor)

]]> Persian Poetry HD presents the opening verses of Ferdowsi's Shahnameh, the great Persian Book of Kings, in which the poet dedicates his thirty-year epic to God as the lord of life, reason, and the lights of the sky. The original tenth-century Farsi is recited in full, unmodified. 01:05 false persian-poetry-hd-2026-06-23 Tue, 23 Jun 2026 12:05:29 +0000 https://synthcast-audio-626868582654.s3.amazonaws.com/persian-poetry-hd/2026-06-23.mp3 The great Persian epic poet Ferdowsi opens the Shahnameh — the Book of Kings — with six lines that consecrate thirty years of work to God as the lord of life, reason, place, and light. This episode presents the original Farsi text in full recitation. The great Persian epic poet Ferdowsi opens the Shahnameh — the Book of Kings — with six lines that consecrate thirty years of work to God as the lord of life, reason, place, and light. This episode presents the original Farsi text in full recitation.

Sources

• Shahnameh — آغاز شاهنامه — به نام خداوند جان و خرد — Public domain (Ganjoor)

]]> The great Persian epic poet Ferdowsi opens the Shahnameh — the Book of Kings — with six lines that consecrate thirty years of work to God as the lord of life, reason, place, and light. This episode presents the original Farsi text in full recitation. 01:07 false persian-poetry-hd-2026-06-22 Mon, 22 Jun 2026 12:04:54 +0000 https://persianhd.com/episodes/2026-06-22.mp3 Ferdowsi's Shahnameh — the Persian Book of Kings — opens with six verses naming God as the lord of life, reason, place, and the lights of heaven. This episode presents the original Farsi recitation alongside English context drawn directly from the text. Ferdowsi's Shahnameh — the Persian Book of Kings — opens with six verses naming God as the lord of life, reason, place, and the lights of heaven. This episode presents the original Farsi recitation alongside English context drawn directly from the text.

Sources

• Shahnameh — آغاز شاهنامه — به نام خداوند جان و خرد — Public domain (Ganjoor)

]]> Ferdowsi's Shahnameh — the Persian Book of Kings — opens with six verses naming God as the lord of life, reason, place, and the lights of heaven. This episode presents the original Farsi recitation alongside English context drawn directly from the text. 01:04 false persian-poetry-hd-2026-06-21 Sun, 21 Jun 2026 12:04:43 +0000 https://persianhd.com/episodes/2026-06-21.mp3 From the first chapter of Saadi's thirteenth-century masterpiece, the Golestan, these six lines present his most enduring vision: that all of humanity is one body, and indifference to another's suffering is a forfeiture of one's humanity. The verse is inscribed at the United Nations headquarters in New York. From the first chapter of Saadi's thirteenth-century masterpiece, the Golestan, these six lines present his most enduring vision: that all of humanity is one body, and indifference to another's suffering is a forfeiture of one's humanity. The verse is inscribed at the United Nations headquarters in New York.

Sources

• Golestan — از باب اول — در سیرت پادشاهان — Public domain (Ganjoor)

]]> From the first chapter of Saadi's thirteenth-century masterpiece, the Golestan, these six lines present his most enduring vision: that all of humanity is one body, and indifference to another's suffering is a forfeiture of one's humanity. The verse is inscribed at the United Nations headquarters in New York. 01:06 false persian-poetry-hd-2026-06-20 Sat, 20 Jun 2026 12:04:03 +0000 https://persianhd.com/episodes/2026-06-20.mp3 From the Bustan of Saadi, a four-line verse on the simplest and most complete moral instruction: be gentle with people, lean toward goodness, and harm no one — for this alone is the path to salvation. From the Bustan of Saadi, a four-line verse on the simplest and most complete moral instruction: be gentle with people, lean toward goodness, and harm no one — for this alone is the path to salvation.

Sources

• Bustan — از باب احسان — Public domain (Ganjoor)

]]> From the Bustan of Saadi, a four-line verse on the simplest and most complete moral instruction: be gentle with people, lean toward goodness, and harm no one — for this alone is the path to salvation. 00:59 false persian-poetry-hd-2026-06-19 Fri, 19 Jun 2026 12:04:41 +0000 https://persianhd.com/episodes/2026-06-19.mp3 From Saadi's Bustan, a timeless passage on the virtue of gentleness: be easy with people in this world, lean toward goodness, and harm no one — for that alone is the path to redemption. Persian Poetry HD presents the original Farsi recitation with English context. From Saadi's Bustan, a timeless passage on the virtue of gentleness: be easy with people in this world, lean toward goodness, and harm no one — for that alone is the path to redemption. Persian Poetry HD presents the original Farsi recitation with English context.

Sources

• Bustan — از باب احسان — Public domain (Ganjoor)

]]> From Saadi's Bustan, a timeless passage on the virtue of gentleness: be easy with people in this world, lean toward goodness, and harm no one — for that alone is the path to redemption. Persian Poetry HD presents the original Farsi recitation with English context. 00:57 false persian-poetry-hd-2026-06-18 Thu, 18 Jun 2026 12:04:17 +0000 https://persianhd.com/episodes/2026-06-18.mp3 The opening ghazal of Hafez's Divan blends an Arabic invocation with Persian verse, calling to the wine-bearer while meditating on love's deceptive ease and hidden complexity. This episode presents the first three couplets in their original, unaltered Farsi. The opening ghazal of Hafez's Divan blends an Arabic invocation with Persian verse, calling to the wine-bearer while meditating on love's deceptive ease and hidden complexity. This episode presents the first three couplets in their original, unaltered Farsi.

Sources

• Divan-e Hafez — غزل اول — الا یا ایها الساقی — Public domain (Ganjoor)

]]> The opening ghazal of Hafez's Divan blends an Arabic invocation with Persian verse, calling to the wine-bearer while meditating on love's deceptive ease and hidden complexity. This episode presents the first three couplets in their original, unaltered Farsi. 01:16 false persian-poetry-hd-2026-06-17 Wed, 17 Jun 2026 12:04:55 +0000 https://persianhd.com/episodes/2026-06-17.mp3 The opening verses of Rumi's Masnavi, known as the Ney-Nameh, give voice to a reed flute severed from its riverbed — Rumi's enduring image of the soul's longing for its origin. This episode presents the original Persian text in full, unaltered recitation. The opening verses of Rumi's Masnavi, known as the Ney-Nameh, give voice to a reed flute severed from its riverbed — Rumi's enduring image of the soul's longing for its origin. This episode presents the original Persian text in full, unaltered recitation.

Sources

• Masnavi — نی‌نامه — آغاز مثنوی — Public domain (Ganjoor)

]]> The opening verses of Rumi's Masnavi, known as the Ney-Nameh, give voice to a reed flute severed from its riverbed — Rumi's enduring image of the soul's longing for its origin. This episode presents the original Persian text in full, unaltered recitation. 01:04 false persian-poetry-hd-2026-06-16 Tue, 16 Jun 2026 12:05:10 +0000 https://persianhd.com/episodes/2026-06-16.mp3 From the first chapter of Saadi's Golestan, these six lines present one of Persian literature's most enduring ethical arguments: that all human beings are members of a single body, and that indifference to another's suffering strips a person of their humanity. The verses are inscribed at the United Nations headquarters in New York. From the first chapter of Saadi's Golestan, these six lines present one of Persian literature's most enduring ethical arguments: that all human beings are members of a single body, and that indifference to another's suffering strips a person of their humanity. The verses are inscribed at the United Nations headquarters in New York.

Sources

• Golestan — از باب اول — در سیرت پادشاهان — Public domain (Ganjoor)

]]> From the first chapter of Saadi's Golestan, these six lines present one of Persian literature's most enduring ethical arguments: that all human beings are members of a single body, and that indifference to another's suffering strips a person of their humanity. The verses are inscribed at the United Nations headquarters in New York. 01:03 false persian-poetry-hd-2026-06-15 Mon, 15 Jun 2026 12:04:48 +0000 https://persianhd.com/episodes/2026-06-15.mp3 Persian Poetry HD presents the opening verses of Ferdowsi's Shahnameh, the Persian Book of Kings, in which the poet consecrates his thirty-year epic with an invocation of God as the lord of life, reason, place, and the lights of heaven. These six lines form the foundation upon which the entire work rests. Persian Poetry HD presents the opening verses of Ferdowsi's Shahnameh, the Persian Book of Kings, in which the poet consecrates his thirty-year epic with an invocation of God as the lord of life, reason, place, and the lights of heaven. These six lines form the foundation upon which the entire work rests.

Sources

• Shahnameh — آغاز شاهنامه — به نام خداوند جان و خرد — Public domain (Ganjoor)

]]> Persian Poetry HD presents the opening verses of Ferdowsi's Shahnameh, the Persian Book of Kings, in which the poet consecrates his thirty-year epic with an invocation of God as the lord of life, reason, place, and the lights of heaven. These six lines form the foundation upon which the entire work rests. 01:09 false persian-poetry-hd-2026-06-14 Sun, 14 Jun 2026 12:04:54 +0000 https://persianhd.com/episodes/2026-06-14.mp3 Persian Poetry HD presents the opening six lines of Ferdowsi's Shahnameh, composed around 1010 CE, in which the poet consecrates his life's work by naming God as the lord of soul, reason, place, and the lights of heaven. These verses form the threshold of the longest epic poem ever written by a single poet. Persian Poetry HD presents the opening six lines of Ferdowsi's Shahnameh, composed around 1010 CE, in which the poet consecrates his life's work by naming God as the lord of soul, reason, place, and the lights of heaven. These verses form the threshold of the longest epic poem ever written by a single poet.

Sources

• Shahnameh — آغاز شاهنامه — به نام خداوند جان و خرد — Public domain (Ganjoor)

]]> Persian Poetry HD presents the opening six lines of Ferdowsi's Shahnameh, composed around 1010 CE, in which the poet consecrates his life's work by naming God as the lord of soul, reason, place, and the lights of heaven. These verses form the threshold of the longest epic poem ever written by a single poet. 01:06 false persian-poetry-hd-2026-06-13 Sat, 13 Jun 2026 12:04:22 +0000 https://persianhd.com/episodes/2026-06-13.mp3 The Persian Poetry HD team presents the immortal opening lines of Ferdowsi's Shahnameh, the Book of Kings, in which the poet dedicates his life's work — thirty years of verse — to God as the lord of soul, reason, place, and the lights of the heavens. This episode features the original tenth-century Farsi recited without alteration. The Persian Poetry HD team presents the immortal opening lines of Ferdowsi's Shahnameh, the Book of Kings, in which the poet dedicates his life's work — thirty years of verse — to God as the lord of soul, reason, place, and the lights of the heavens. This episode features the original tenth-century Farsi recited without alteration.

Sources

• Shahnameh — آغاز شاهنامه — به نام خداوند جان و خرد — Public domain (Ganjoor)

]]> The Persian Poetry HD team presents the immortal opening lines of Ferdowsi's Shahnameh, the Book of Kings, in which the poet dedicates his life's work — thirty years of verse — to God as the lord of soul, reason, place, and the lights of the heavens. This episode features the original tenth-century Farsi recited without alteration. 01:06 false persian-poetry-hd-2026-06-12 Fri, 12 Jun 2026 12:05:37 +0000 https://persianhd.com/episodes/2026-06-12.mp3 A close listening to the most celebrated lines in Persian literature, from Saadi's Golestan. In six verses, Saadi declares the whole human race a single body — and strips the name 'human' from anyone who feels nothing at a neighbor's suffering. These lines are inscribed at the United Nations headquarters in New York. A close listening to the most celebrated lines in Persian literature, from Saadi's Golestan. In six verses, Saadi declares the whole human race a single body — and strips the name 'human' from anyone who feels nothing at a neighbor's suffering. These lines are inscribed at the United Nations headquarters in New York.

Sources

• Golestan — از باب اول — در سیرت پادشاهان — Public domain (Ganjoor)

]]> A close listening to the most celebrated lines in Persian literature, from Saadi's Golestan. In six verses, Saadi declares the whole human race a single body — and strips the name 'human' from anyone who feels nothing at a neighbor's suffering. These lines are inscribed at the United Nations headquarters in New York. 01:06 false persian-poetry-hd-2026-06-11 Thu, 11 Jun 2026 12:04:53 +0000 https://persianhd.com/episodes/2026-06-11.mp3 From Saadi's Bustan, a timeless two-couplet passage on the virtue of gentleness toward others. Saadi teaches that ease with people in this world is the surest path to ease on the day of reckoning — and that the whole of salvation rests in kindness and harmlessness. From Saadi's Bustan, a timeless two-couplet passage on the virtue of gentleness toward others. Saadi teaches that ease with people in this world is the surest path to ease on the day of reckoning — and that the whole of salvation rests in kindness and harmlessness.

Sources

• Bustan — از باب احسان — Public domain (Ganjoor)

]]> From Saadi's Bustan, a timeless two-couplet passage on the virtue of gentleness toward others. Saadi teaches that ease with people in this world is the surest path to ease on the day of reckoning — and that the whole of salvation rests in kindness and harmlessness. 00:59 false persian-poetry-hd-2026-06-10 Wed, 10 Jun 2026 12:04:53 +0000 https://persianhd.com/episodes/2026-06-10.mp3 The legendary opening verses of Rumi's Masnavi, in which a reed flute cut from its riverbed becomes the voice of every soul aching for reunion with its origin. These eight lines have been heard as the heartbeat of Persian spiritual poetry for nearly eight centuries. The legendary opening verses of Rumi's Masnavi, in which a reed flute cut from its riverbed becomes the voice of every soul aching for reunion with its origin. These eight lines have been heard as the heartbeat of Persian spiritual poetry for nearly eight centuries.

Sources

• Masnavi — نی‌نامه — آغاز مثنوی — Public domain (Ganjoor)

]]> The legendary opening verses of Rumi's Masnavi, in which a reed flute cut from its riverbed becomes the voice of every soul aching for reunion with its origin. These eight lines have been heard as the heartbeat of Persian spiritual poetry for nearly eight centuries. 01:06 false persian-poetry-hd-2026-06-09 Tue, 09 Jun 2026 12:05:38 +0000 https://persianhd.com/episodes/2026-06-09.mp3 Persian Poetry HD presents the opening ghazal of Hafez's Divan, a luminous Arabic-and-Persian invocation to the wine-bearer that doubles as a warning: love appears simple at first, then reveals its depths. Three verses that set the tone for an entire lifetime of verse. Persian Poetry HD presents the opening ghazal of Hafez's Divan, a luminous Arabic-and-Persian invocation to the wine-bearer that doubles as a warning: love appears simple at first, then reveals its depths. Three verses that set the tone for an entire lifetime of verse.

Sources

• Divan-e Hafez — غزل اول — الا یا ایها الساقی — Public domain (Ganjoor)

]]> Persian Poetry HD presents the opening ghazal of Hafez's Divan, a luminous Arabic-and-Persian invocation to the wine-bearer that doubles as a warning: love appears simple at first, then reveals its depths. Three verses that set the tone for an entire lifetime of verse. 01:12 false persian-poetry-hd-2026-06-08 Mon, 08 Jun 2026 12:04:42 +0000 https://persianhd.com/episodes/2026-06-08.mp3 The opening verses of Rumi's Masnavi, known as the Ney-Nameh or Reed Poem, in which the cut reed flute becomes a timeless emblem of every soul's longing to return to its source. This episode presents the original Persian text in full, unaltered recitation. The opening verses of Rumi's Masnavi, known as the Ney-Nameh or Reed Poem, in which the cut reed flute becomes a timeless emblem of every soul's longing to return to its source. This episode presents the original Persian text in full, unaltered recitation.

Sources

• Masnavi — نی‌نامه — آغاز مثنوی — Public domain (Ganjoor)

]]> The opening verses of Rumi's Masnavi, known as the Ney-Nameh or Reed Poem, in which the cut reed flute becomes a timeless emblem of every soul's longing to return to its source. This episode presents the original Persian text in full, unaltered recitation. 01:08 false persian-poetry-hd-2026-06-07 Sun, 07 Jun 2026 12:04:09 +0000 https://persianhd.com/episodes/2026-06-07.mp3 A close reading of the most universally cited verses in Persian literature, from Saadi's Golestan. In six lines, Saadi declares the human race a single body — and strips the name 'human' from anyone who feels nothing at another's suffering. These words are engraved at the United Nations headquarters in New York. A close reading of the most universally cited verses in Persian literature, from Saadi's Golestan. In six lines, Saadi declares the human race a single body — and strips the name 'human' from anyone who feels nothing at another's suffering. These words are engraved at the United Nations headquarters in New York.

Sources

• Golestan — از باب اول — در سیرت پادشاهان — Public domain (Ganjoor)

]]> A close reading of the most universally cited verses in Persian literature, from Saadi's Golestan. In six lines, Saadi declares the human race a single body — and strips the name 'human' from anyone who feels nothing at another's suffering. These words are engraved at the United Nations headquarters in New York. 01:05 false persian-poetry-hd-2026-06-06 Sat, 06 Jun 2026 12:04:34 +0000 https://persianhd.com/episodes/2026-06-06.mp3 We open with the very first lines of Ferdowsi's Shahnameh, the Persian Book of Kings, in which the poet consecrates his thirty-year epic by naming God as lord of life, reason, place, and the lights of heaven. These six couplets are the foundation on which the entire monument rests. We open with the very first lines of Ferdowsi's Shahnameh, the Persian Book of Kings, in which the poet consecrates his thirty-year epic by naming God as lord of life, reason, place, and the lights of heaven. These six couplets are the foundation on which the entire monument rests.

Sources

• Shahnameh — آغاز شاهنامه — به نام خداوند جان و خرد — Public domain (Ganjoor)

]]> We open with the very first lines of Ferdowsi's Shahnameh, the Persian Book of Kings, in which the poet consecrates his thirty-year epic by naming God as lord of life, reason, place, and the lights of heaven. These six couplets are the foundation on which the entire monument rests. 01:10 false persian-poetry-hd-2026-06-05 Fri, 05 Jun 2026 12:04:19 +0000 https://persianhd.com/episodes/2026-06-05.mp3 We open with the very first verses of Ferdowsi's Shahnameh, the Persian Book of Kings, in which the poet dedicates his thirty-year epic to God as the lord of soul, reason, place, and the lights of heaven. This episode presents the original classical Farsi, unaltered. We open with the very first verses of Ferdowsi's Shahnameh, the Persian Book of Kings, in which the poet dedicates his thirty-year epic to God as the lord of soul, reason, place, and the lights of heaven. This episode presents the original classical Farsi, unaltered.

Sources

• Shahnameh — آغاز شاهنامه — به نام خداوند جان و خرد — Public domain (Ganjoor)

]]> We open with the very first verses of Ferdowsi's Shahnameh, the Persian Book of Kings, in which the poet dedicates his thirty-year epic to God as the lord of soul, reason, place, and the lights of heaven. This episode presents the original classical Farsi, unaltered. 01:10 false persian-poetry-hd-2026-06-04 Thu, 04 Jun 2026 12:04:56 +0000 https://persianhd.com/episodes/2026-06-04.mp3 Persian Poetry HD presents the opening verses of Ferdowsi's Shahnameh, the epic Book of Kings completed around 1010 CE. In six lines, Ferdowsi names God as the lord of life, reason, place, and the lights of the sky — the foundation on which thirty years of poetry rests. Persian Poetry HD presents the opening verses of Ferdowsi's Shahnameh, the epic Book of Kings completed around 1010 CE. In six lines, Ferdowsi names God as the lord of life, reason, place, and the lights of the sky — the foundation on which thirty years of poetry rests.

Sources

• Shahnameh — آغاز شاهنامه — به نام خداوند جان و خرد — Public domain (Ganjoor)

]]> Persian Poetry HD presents the opening verses of Ferdowsi's Shahnameh, the epic Book of Kings completed around 1010 CE. In six lines, Ferdowsi names God as the lord of life, reason, place, and the lights of the sky — the foundation on which thirty years of poetry rests. 01:08 false persian-poetry-hd-2026-06-03 Wed, 03 Jun 2026 12:05:08 +0000 https://persianhd.com/episodes/2026-06-03.mp3 A close reading of the six most quoted lines in Persian literature, from Saadi's Golestan. Written in thirteenth-century Shiraz, these verses declare the unity of humankind and warn that indifference to another's suffering is a forfeiture of one's humanity — a message now inscribed at the United Nations in New York. A close reading of the six most quoted lines in Persian literature, from Saadi's Golestan. Written in thirteenth-century Shiraz, these verses declare the unity of humankind and warn that indifference to another's suffering is a forfeiture of one's humanity — a message now inscribed at the United Nations in New York.

Sources

• Golestan — از باب اول — در سیرت پادشاهان — Public domain (Ganjoor)

]]> A close reading of the six most quoted lines in Persian literature, from Saadi's Golestan. Written in thirteenth-century Shiraz, these verses declare the unity of humankind and warn that indifference to another's suffering is a forfeiture of one's humanity — a message now inscribed at the United Nations in New York. 01:04 false persian-poetry-hd-2026-06-02 Tue, 02 Jun 2026 12:04:40 +0000 https://persianhd.com/episodes/2026-06-02.mp3 From Saadi's Bustan, a brief and luminous passage on the ethics of gentleness: be easy with people in this world, harm no one, and the path to salvation opens of itself. A timeless moral distilled into four lines. From Saadi's Bustan, a brief and luminous passage on the ethics of gentleness: be easy with people in this world, harm no one, and the path to salvation opens of itself. A timeless moral distilled into four lines.

Sources

• Bustan — از باب احسان — Public domain (Ganjoor)

]]> From Saadi's Bustan, a brief and luminous passage on the ethics of gentleness: be easy with people in this world, harm no one, and the path to salvation opens of itself. A timeless moral distilled into four lines. 00:59 false persian-poetry-hd-2026-06-01 Mon, 01 Jun 2026 12:05:02 +0000 https://persianhd.com/episodes/2026-06-01.mp3 The opening verses of Rumi's Masnavi, known as the Ney-Nameh or Song of the Reed. In these lines, the reed flute — severed from its riverbed — becomes the voice of every soul longing to return to its origin, transforming grief into the very music that consoles. The opening verses of Rumi's Masnavi, known as the Ney-Nameh or Song of the Reed. In these lines, the reed flute — severed from its riverbed — becomes the voice of every soul longing to return to its origin, transforming grief into the very music that consoles.

Sources

• Masnavi — نی‌نامه — آغاز مثنوی — Public domain (Ganjoor)

]]> The opening verses of Rumi's Masnavi, known as the Ney-Nameh or Song of the Reed. In these lines, the reed flute — severed from its riverbed — becomes the voice of every soul longing to return to its origin, transforming grief into the very music that consoles. 01:12 false persian-poetry-hd-2026-05-31 Sun, 31 May 2026 12:04:38 +0000 https://persianhd.com/episodes/2026-05-31.mp3 From the opening chapter of Saadi's thirteenth-century masterpiece the Golestan, these six lines form perhaps the most celebrated verse in the Persian canon — a declaration that all human beings are members of one body, and that indifference to another's suffering disqualifies one from the name 'human.' The lines are inscribed at the United Nations headquarters in New York. From the opening chapter of Saadi's thirteenth-century masterpiece the Golestan, these six lines form perhaps the most celebrated verse in the Persian canon — a declaration that all human beings are members of one body, and that indifference to another's suffering disqualifies one from the name 'human.' The lines are inscribed at the United Nations headquarters in New York.

Sources

• Golestan — از باب اول — در سیرت پادشاهان — Public domain (Ganjoor)

]]> From the opening chapter of Saadi's thirteenth-century masterpiece the Golestan, these six lines form perhaps the most celebrated verse in the Persian canon — a declaration that all human beings are members of one body, and that indifference to another's suffering disqualifies one from the name 'human.' The lines are inscribed at the United Nations headquarters in New York. 01:06 false persian-poetry-hd-2026-05-30 Sat, 30 May 2026 12:04:48 +0000 https://persianhd.com/episodes/2026-05-30.mp3 A short passage from Saadi's Bustan in which the thirteenth-century Persian master distills the ethics of compassion into four lines: treat people gently, incline toward goodness, harm no one, and the path to salvation will open before you. A short passage from Saadi's Bustan in which the thirteenth-century Persian master distills the ethics of compassion into four lines: treat people gently, incline toward goodness, harm no one, and the path to salvation will open before you.

Sources

• Bustan — از باب احسان — Public domain (Ganjoor)

]]> A short passage from Saadi's Bustan in which the thirteenth-century Persian master distills the ethics of compassion into four lines: treat people gently, incline toward goodness, harm no one, and the path to salvation will open before you. 00:51 false persian-poetry-hd-2026-05-29 Fri, 29 May 2026 12:04:44 +0000 https://persianhd.com/episodes/2026-05-29.mp3 A short but piercing verse from Saadi's Bustan, drawn from the chapter on benevolence. In it, Saadi distills the whole of moral life into two lines: be gentle with people, and harm no one — for that alone is the road to salvation. A short but piercing verse from Saadi's Bustan, drawn from the chapter on benevolence. In it, Saadi distills the whole of moral life into two lines: be gentle with people, and harm no one — for that alone is the road to salvation.

Sources

• Bustan — از باب احسان — Public domain (Ganjoor)

]]> A short but piercing verse from Saadi's Bustan, drawn from the chapter on benevolence. In it, Saadi distills the whole of moral life into two lines: be gentle with people, and harm no one — for that alone is the road to salvation. 00:57 false persian-poetry-hd-2026-05-28 Thu, 28 May 2026 12:05:46 +0000 https://persianhd.com/episodes/2026-05-28.mp3 We open the Divan-e Hafez with its very first ghazal, a bilingual Arabic-Persian invocation in which Hafez calls to the wine-bearer and confesses that love, deceptively simple at the outset, unravels into boundless complexity — setting the spiritual and lyrical tone for the entire collection. We open the Divan-e Hafez with its very first ghazal, a bilingual Arabic-Persian invocation in which Hafez calls to the wine-bearer and confesses that love, deceptively simple at the outset, unravels into boundless complexity — setting the spiritual and lyrical tone for the entire collection.

Sources

• Divan-e Hafez — غزل اول — الا یا ایها الساقی — Public domain (Ganjoor)

]]> We open the Divan-e Hafez with its very first ghazal, a bilingual Arabic-Persian invocation in which Hafez calls to the wine-bearer and confesses that love, deceptively simple at the outset, unravels into boundless complexity — setting the spiritual and lyrical tone for the entire collection. 01:10 false persian-poetry-hd-2026-05-27 Wed, 27 May 2026 12:04:14 +0000 https://persianhd.com/episodes/2026-05-27.mp3 The opening verses of Rumi's Masnavi, known as the Ney-Nameh or Reed Song, in which the reed flute — severed from its riverbed — becomes the voice of every soul longing to return to its origin. This episode presents the original Persian text in full, unmodernized recitation. The opening verses of Rumi's Masnavi, known as the Ney-Nameh or Reed Song, in which the reed flute — severed from its riverbed — becomes the voice of every soul longing to return to its origin. This episode presents the original Persian text in full, unmodernized recitation.

Sources

• Masnavi — نی‌نامه — آغاز مثنوی — Public domain (Ganjoor)

]]> The opening verses of Rumi's Masnavi, known as the Ney-Nameh or Reed Song, in which the reed flute — severed from its riverbed — becomes the voice of every soul longing to return to its origin. This episode presents the original Persian text in full, unmodernized recitation. 01:07 false persian-poetry-hd-2026-05-26 Tue, 26 May 2026 12:04:50 +0000 https://persianhd.com/episodes/2026-05-26.mp3 From the first chapter of Saadi's thirteenth-century masterpiece Golestan, these six lines — perhaps the most quoted in all of Persian literature — declare humanity a single body and challenge anyone unmoved by another's suffering to call themselves human. The verse is inscribed at the United Nations headquarters in New York. From the first chapter of Saadi's thirteenth-century masterpiece Golestan, these six lines — perhaps the most quoted in all of Persian literature — declare humanity a single body and challenge anyone unmoved by another's suffering to call themselves human. The verse is inscribed at the United Nations headquarters in New York.

Sources

• Golestan — از باب اول — در سیرت پادشاهان — Public domain (Ganjoor)

]]> From the first chapter of Saadi's thirteenth-century masterpiece Golestan, these six lines — perhaps the most quoted in all of Persian literature — declare humanity a single body and challenge anyone unmoved by another's suffering to call themselves human. The verse is inscribed at the United Nations headquarters in New York. 01:03 false persian-poetry-hd-2026-05-25 Mon, 25 May 2026 12:04:59 +0000 https://persianhd.com/episodes/2026-05-25.mp3 We hear the immortal opening lines of Ferdowsi's Shahnameh, in which the poet consecrates his thirty-year epic by naming God as the lord of soul, reason, place, and the lights of heaven. These six couplets are the foundation on which the entire Persian Book of Kings rests. We hear the immortal opening lines of Ferdowsi's Shahnameh, in which the poet consecrates his thirty-year epic by naming God as the lord of soul, reason, place, and the lights of heaven. These six couplets are the foundation on which the entire Persian Book of Kings rests.

Sources

• Shahnameh — آغاز شاهنامه — به نام خداوند جان و خرد — Public domain (Ganjoor)

]]> We hear the immortal opening lines of Ferdowsi's Shahnameh, in which the poet consecrates his thirty-year epic by naming God as the lord of soul, reason, place, and the lights of heaven. These six couplets are the foundation on which the entire Persian Book of Kings rests. 01:05 false persian-poetry-hd-2026-05-24 Sun, 24 May 2026 12:04:28 +0000 https://persianhd.com/episodes/2026-05-24.mp3 Persian Poetry HD presents the opening verses of Ferdowsi's Shahnameh, the Persian Book of Kings, in which the poet consecrates his thirty-year epic by naming God as the lord of life, reason, place, and the lights of heaven. These six lines form the threshold through which the entire history of Iran must pass. Persian Poetry HD presents the opening verses of Ferdowsi's Shahnameh, the Persian Book of Kings, in which the poet consecrates his thirty-year epic by naming God as the lord of life, reason, place, and the lights of heaven. These six lines form the threshold through which the entire history of Iran must pass.

Sources

• Shahnameh — آغاز شاهنامه — به نام خداوند جان و خرد — Public domain (Ganjoor)

]]> Persian Poetry HD presents the opening verses of Ferdowsi's Shahnameh, the Persian Book of Kings, in which the poet consecrates his thirty-year epic by naming God as the lord of life, reason, place, and the lights of heaven. These six lines form the threshold through which the entire history of Iran must pass. 01:07 false persian-poetry-hd-2026-05-23 Sat, 23 May 2026 12:04:52 +0000 https://persianhd.com/episodes/2026-05-23.mp3 Persian Poetry HD presents the opening lines of Ferdowsi's Shahnameh, the monumental Persian Book of Kings, in which the poet invokes God as the lord of life, reason, place, and the lights of the heavens. These six verses form the foundation on which thirty years of epic poetry rests. Persian Poetry HD presents the opening lines of Ferdowsi's Shahnameh, the monumental Persian Book of Kings, in which the poet invokes God as the lord of life, reason, place, and the lights of the heavens. These six verses form the foundation on which thirty years of epic poetry rests.

Sources

• Shahnameh — آغاز شاهنامه — به نام خداوند جان و خرد — Public domain (Ganjoor)

]]> Persian Poetry HD presents the opening lines of Ferdowsi's Shahnameh, the monumental Persian Book of Kings, in which the poet invokes God as the lord of life, reason, place, and the lights of the heavens. These six verses form the foundation on which thirty years of epic poetry rests. 01:03 false persian-poetry-hd-2026-05-22 Fri, 22 May 2026 12:04:35 +0000 https://persianhd.com/episodes/2026-05-22.mp3 From the first chapter of Saadi's Golestan, these six verses present his vision of human solidarity — that all people share one essence, and that indifference to another's suffering disqualifies one from the name 'human.' The lines are inscribed at the United Nations headquarters in New York. From the first chapter of Saadi's Golestan, these six verses present his vision of human solidarity — that all people share one essence, and that indifference to another's suffering disqualifies one from the name 'human.' The lines are inscribed at the United Nations headquarters in New York.

Sources

• Golestan — از باب اول — در سیرت پادشاهان — Public domain (Ganjoor)

]]> From the first chapter of Saadi's Golestan, these six verses present his vision of human solidarity — that all people share one essence, and that indifference to another's suffering disqualifies one from the name 'human.' The lines are inscribed at the United Nations headquarters in New York. 01:01 false persian-poetry-hd-2026-05-21 Thu, 21 May 2026 12:04:51 +0000 https://persianhd.com/episodes/2026-05-21.mp3 From Saadi's Bustan, a passage on the chapter of benevolence: a quiet, direct counsel to be gentle with people, to seek goodness, and to harm no one — offered as the whole of the path to salvation. From Saadi's Bustan, a passage on the chapter of benevolence: a quiet, direct counsel to be gentle with people, to seek goodness, and to harm no one — offered as the whole of the path to salvation.

Sources

• Bustan — از باب احسان — Public domain (Ganjoor)

]]> From Saadi's Bustan, a passage on the chapter of benevolence: a quiet, direct counsel to be gentle with people, to seek goodness, and to harm no one — offered as the whole of the path to salvation. 00:59 false persian-poetry-hd-2026-05-20 Wed, 20 May 2026 12:04:33 +0000 https://persianhd.com/episodes/2026-05-20.mp3 The first eight verses of Rumi's Masnavi, known as the Ney-Nameh, present the reed flute as a symbol of every soul severed from its origin — crying, longing, and transforming that longing into song. This episode recites the original Persian text in full. The first eight verses of Rumi's Masnavi, known as the Ney-Nameh, present the reed flute as a symbol of every soul severed from its origin — crying, longing, and transforming that longing into song. This episode recites the original Persian text in full.

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• Masnavi — نی‌نامه — آغاز مثنوی — Public domain (Ganjoor)

]]> The first eight verses of Rumi's Masnavi, known as the Ney-Nameh, present the reed flute as a symbol of every soul severed from its origin — crying, longing, and transforming that longing into song. This episode recites the original Persian text in full. 01:06 false persian-poetry-hd-2026-05-19 Tue, 19 May 2026 12:04:10 +0000 https://persianhd.com/episodes/2026-05-19.mp3 Persian Poetry HD presents the opening ghazal of Hafez's Divan, a luminous invocation blending Arabic and Persian that summons the wine-bearer and meditates on love's deceptive ease and hidden depths. Three verses that set the tone for one of the greatest lyric collections in world literature. Persian Poetry HD presents the opening ghazal of Hafez's Divan, a luminous invocation blending Arabic and Persian that summons the wine-bearer and meditates on love's deceptive ease and hidden depths. Three verses that set the tone for one of the greatest lyric collections in world literature.

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• Divan-e Hafez — غزل اول — الا یا ایها الساقی — Public domain (Ganjoor)

]]> Persian Poetry HD presents the opening ghazal of Hafez's Divan, a luminous invocation blending Arabic and Persian that summons the wine-bearer and meditates on love's deceptive ease and hidden depths. Three verses that set the tone for one of the greatest lyric collections in world literature. 01:13 false persian-poetry-hd-2026-05-18 Mon, 18 May 2026 12:04:21 +0000 https://persianhd.com/episodes/2026-05-18.mp3 The legendary opening verses of Rumi's Masnavi, known as the Ney-Nameh or Reed Poem. A reed cut from its riverbed cries out — and in that cry, Rumi hears the voice of every soul longing to return to its origin. The legendary opening verses of Rumi's Masnavi, known as the Ney-Nameh or Reed Poem. A reed cut from its riverbed cries out — and in that cry, Rumi hears the voice of every soul longing to return to its origin.

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• Masnavi — نی‌نامه — آغاز مثنوی — Public domain (Ganjoor)

]]> The legendary opening verses of Rumi's Masnavi, known as the Ney-Nameh or Reed Poem. A reed cut from its riverbed cries out — and in that cry, Rumi hears the voice of every soul longing to return to its origin. 01:06 false persian-poetry-hd-2026-05-17 Sun, 17 May 2026 12:03:59 +0000 https://persianhd.com/episodes/2026-05-17.mp3 We recite the most celebrated lines from Saadi's Golestan — the 'Bani Adam' verse — in which the thirteenth-century Persian poet declares all humanity a single body, and warns that indifference to another's suffering forfeits one's claim to the name 'human.' These lines are inscribed at the United Nations in New York. We recite the most celebrated lines from Saadi's Golestan — the 'Bani Adam' verse — in which the thirteenth-century Persian poet declares all humanity a single body, and warns that indifference to another's suffering forfeits one's claim to the name 'human.' These lines are inscribed at the United Nations in New York.

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• Golestan — از باب اول — در سیرت پادشاهان — Public domain (Ganjoor)

]]> We recite the most celebrated lines from Saadi's Golestan — the 'Bani Adam' verse — in which the thirteenth-century Persian poet declares all humanity a single body, and warns that indifference to another's suffering forfeits one's claim to the name 'human.' These lines are inscribed at the United Nations in New York. 01:01 false persian-poetry-hd-2026-05-16 Sat, 16 May 2026 12:04:40 +0000 https://persianhd.com/episodes/2026-05-16.mp3 We open the Shahnameh — Ferdowsi's monumental Persian Book of Kings — at its very first lines, where the poet consecrates thirty years of epic work with an invocation of God as the lord of life, reason, place, and the lights of heaven. A foundational moment in world literature. We open the Shahnameh — Ferdowsi's monumental Persian Book of Kings — at its very first lines, where the poet consecrates thirty years of epic work with an invocation of God as the lord of life, reason, place, and the lights of heaven. A foundational moment in world literature.

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• Shahnameh — آغاز شاهنامه — به نام خداوند جان و خرد — Public domain (Ganjoor)

]]> We open the Shahnameh — Ferdowsi's monumental Persian Book of Kings — at its very first lines, where the poet consecrates thirty years of epic work with an invocation of God as the lord of life, reason, place, and the lights of heaven. A foundational moment in world literature. 01:10 false persian-poetry-hd-2026-05-15 Fri, 15 May 2026 12:04:47 +0000 https://persianhd.com/episodes/2026-05-15.mp3 Persian Poetry HD presents the opening verses of Ferdowsi's Shahnameh, the monumental Persian Book of Kings. In six lines composed over a lifetime of devotion, Ferdowsi dedicates his entire epic to God as the source of life, reason, and all that moves in the heavens. Persian Poetry HD presents the opening verses of Ferdowsi's Shahnameh, the monumental Persian Book of Kings. In six lines composed over a lifetime of devotion, Ferdowsi dedicates his entire epic to God as the source of life, reason, and all that moves in the heavens.

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• Shahnameh — آغاز شاهنامه — به نام خداوند جان و خرد — Public domain (Ganjoor)

]]> Persian Poetry HD presents the opening verses of Ferdowsi's Shahnameh, the monumental Persian Book of Kings. In six lines composed over a lifetime of devotion, Ferdowsi dedicates his entire epic to God as the source of life, reason, and all that moves in the heavens. 01:05 false persian-poetry-hd-2026-05-14 Thu, 14 May 2026 12:05:09 +0000 https://persianhd.com/episodes/2026-05-14.mp3 We open the Shahnameh — the Persian Book of Kings — with Ferdowsi's six foundational lines of invocation, in which the poet names God as lord of soul, reason, place, sustenance, the celestial spheres, and the lights of the sky. Composed over thirty years, the entire epic rests on this single breath. We open the Shahnameh — the Persian Book of Kings — with Ferdowsi's six foundational lines of invocation, in which the poet names God as lord of soul, reason, place, sustenance, the celestial spheres, and the lights of the sky. Composed over thirty years, the entire epic rests on this single breath.

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• Shahnameh — آغاز شاهنامه — به نام خداوند جان و خرد — Public domain (Ganjoor)

]]> We open the Shahnameh — the Persian Book of Kings — with Ferdowsi's six foundational lines of invocation, in which the poet names God as lord of soul, reason, place, sustenance, the celestial spheres, and the lights of the sky. Composed over thirty years, the entire epic rests on this single breath. 01:08 false persian-poetry-hd-2026-05-13 Wed, 13 May 2026 12:04:36 +0000 https://persianhd.com/episodes/2026-05-13.mp3 A close reading of Saadi's most celebrated verses from the Golestan, in which he declares all humanity a single body — and strips the name 'human' from anyone unmoved by another's suffering. These lines are inscribed at the United Nations in New York. A close reading of Saadi's most celebrated verses from the Golestan, in which he declares all humanity a single body — and strips the name 'human' from anyone unmoved by another's suffering. These lines are inscribed at the United Nations in New York.

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• Golestan — از باب اول — در سیرت پادشاهان — Public domain (Ganjoor)

]]> A close reading of Saadi's most celebrated verses from the Golestan, in which he declares all humanity a single body — and strips the name 'human' from anyone unmoved by another's suffering. These lines are inscribed at the United Nations in New York. 01:04 false persian-poetry-hd-2026-05-08 Tue, 12 May 2026 15:54:52 +0000 https://persianhd.com/episodes/2026-05-08.mp3 We recite the most celebrated lines from Saadi's Golestan — the Bani Adam verse — in which the thirteenth-century Persian master declares all humanity a single body, and strips the name 'human' from anyone unmoved by another's suffering. These lines are inscribed at the United Nations headquarters in New York. We recite the most celebrated lines from Saadi's Golestan — the Bani Adam verse — in which the thirteenth-century Persian master declares all humanity a single body, and strips the name 'human' from anyone unmoved by another's suffering. These lines are inscribed at the United Nations headquarters in New York.

Sources

• Golestan — از باب اول — در سیرت پادشاهان — Public domain (Ganjoor)

]]> We recite the most celebrated lines from Saadi's Golestan — the Bani Adam verse — in which the thirteenth-century Persian master declares all humanity a single body, and strips the name 'human' from anyone unmoved by another's suffering. These lines are inscribed at the United Nations headquarters in New York. 01:01 false persian-poetry-hd-2026-05-07 Thu, 07 May 2026 11:01:32 +0000 https://persianhd.com/episodes/2026-05-07.mp3 Persian Poetry HD presents the opening lines of Ferdowsi's Shahnameh, the Persian Book of Kings, in which the poet dedicates his epic to God as the sovereign of life, reason, place, and the lights of the sky. Composed over thirty years, this single invocation bears the weight of the entire work. Persian Poetry HD presents the opening lines of Ferdowsi's Shahnameh, the Persian Book of Kings, in which the poet dedicates his epic to God as the sovereign of life, reason, place, and the lights of the sky. Composed over thirty years, this single invocation bears the weight of the entire work.

Sources

• Shahnameh — آغاز شاهنامه — به نام خداوند جان و خرد — Public domain (Ganjoor)

]]> Persian Poetry HD presents the opening lines of Ferdowsi's Shahnameh, the Persian Book of Kings, in which the poet dedicates his epic to God as the sovereign of life, reason, place, and the lights of the sky. Composed over thirty years, this single invocation bears the weight of the entire work. 01:01 false persian-poetry-hd-2026-05-06 Wed, 06 May 2026 15:05:29 +0000 https://persianhd.com/episodes/2026-05-06.mp3 We open with the very first lines of Ferdowsi's Shahnameh, the Persian Book of Kings, in which the poet dedicates his monumental epic to God as the lord of life, reason, place, and the lights of heaven. This episode presents the original classical Farsi followed by English context on why these six lines anchor one of world literature's greatest achievements. We open with the very first lines of Ferdowsi's Shahnameh, the Persian Book of Kings, in which the poet dedicates his monumental epic to God as the lord of life, reason, place, and the lights of heaven. This episode presents the original classical Farsi followed by English context on why these six lines anchor one of world literature's greatest achievements.

Sources

• Shahnameh — آغاز شاهنامه — به نام خداوند جان و خرد — Public domain (Ganjoor)

]]> We open with the very first lines of Ferdowsi's Shahnameh, the Persian Book of Kings, in which the poet dedicates his monumental epic to God as the lord of life, reason, place, and the lights of heaven. This episode presents the original classical Farsi followed by English context on why these six lines anchor one of world literature's greatest achievements. 01:17 false