rumi masnaviAges 10–14

Persian and English

The Parrot and the Merchant

طوطی و بازرگان

A merchant sells a talking parrot to a stranger, and the parrot's journey explores themes of freedom, longing, and spiritual awakening.

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فارسی

روزی روزگاری بازرگانی ثروتمند بود که در خانه‌ای باشکوه زندگی می‌کرد.

او طوطی زیبایی داشت که پرهایش مثل زمرد می‌درخشید.

این پرنده نه‌تنها زیبا بود، بلکه با خردمندی هم سخن می‌گفت.

English

Once there was a wealthy merchant who lived in a grand house.

He owned a magnificent parrot with feathers as bright as emeralds.

The bird was not only beautiful but could speak with great wisdom.

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3 words

باشکوه

bā-shokūh

grand / magnificent

The merchant doesn't just live in a big house, but in a باشکوه home that shows off his wealth and status.

دانایی

dānā-yi

wisdom

The parrot isn't just repeating words; he speaks with دانایی, meaning he has a deep understanding of life.

زمرد

zomorod

emerald

The parrot's feathers are described as being like زمرد, a deep green gemstone that makes the bird look royal.