Leave this (topic). The love of that thirsty-mouthed man shone (was reflected) in the breast of the Sadr-i Jahán.
این رها کن عشق آن تشنهدهان ** تافت اندر سینهی صدر جهان
The smoke of the love and pain of the fire-temple (his burning heart) entered his lord (and) turned into compassion.
دود آن عشق و غم آتشکده ** رفته در مخدوم او مشفق شده
But on account of (his) glory and pride and magnificence he was ashamed to inquire for him:4450
لیکش از ناموس و بوش و آب رو ** شرم میآمد که وا جوید ازو
His mercy had begun to yearn after that lowly man, (but) his majesty hindered (him) from (showing) this kindness.
رحمتش مشتاق آن مسکین شده ** سلطنت زین لطف مانع آمده
The intellect is bewildered, wondering whether this one (the Sadr-i Jahán) attracted him (the lover), or whether the attraction came from that quarter (from the lover) to this side.
عقل حیران کین عجب او را کشید ** یا کشش زان سو بدینجانب رسید
Abandon presumption, for thou art ignorant of this. Close thy lips: God best knoweth the secret.
ترک جلدی کن کزین ناواقفی ** لب ببند الله اعلم بالخفی
Henceforth I will bury this topic. That Drawer is drawing me (in another direction): what can I do?
این سخن را بعد ازین مدفون کنم ** آن کشنده میکشد من چون کنم
Who is he that is drawing thee, O solicitous one? He who doth not allow thee to utter this word.4455
کیست آن کت میکشد ای معتنی ** آنک مینگذاردت کین دم زنی
Thou makest a hundred resolutions to journey (to a certain spot): He draweth thee to some other place.
صد عزیمت میکنی بهر سفر ** میکشاند مر ترا جای دگر
He turns the (horse's) bridle in every direction in order that the untrained horse may gain knowledge of the rider.
زان بگرداند به هر سو آن لگام ** تا خبر یابد ز فارس اسپ خام