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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روزی روزگاری ثروتمند بود که در خانهای زندگی میکرد.
Once there was a wealthy merchant who lived in a grand house.
او طوطی زیبایی داشت که پرهایش مثل میدرخشید.
He owned a magnificent parrot with feathers as bright as emeralds.
این پرنده نهتنها زیبا بود، بلکه با هم سخن میگفت.
The bird was not only beautiful but could speak with great wisdom.
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بازرگان
bāzargān
merchant
The story begins with a wealthy بازرگان, a trader who travels far and wide to exchange goods, representing the world of commerce and wealth.
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.
خردمندی
khredmandi
wisdom
The parrot is special because he speaks with خردمندی, showing that he has a deep understanding of life beyond just being a pretty bird.
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.