1Cademy - (۱۰) حکایت بهلول و حلوا و بریان / (10) The Tale of Bahlool, the Halva, and the Roasted Meat

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Elahi Nameh

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(۱۰) حکایت بهلول و حلوا و بریان / (10) The Tale of Bahlool, the Halva, and the Roasted Meat

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چو غالب گشت بر بهلول سوداش
ز بیده داد بریانی و حلواش

نشست و شاد می خورد، آن یکی گفت
که می ندهی کسی را، او برآشفت

که حق چون این طعامم این زمان داد
چگونه این زمان با او توان داد

ترا هرچ او دهد راضی بدان باش
وگر دستت دهد هم داستان باش

که هر حکت که از پیشان روانست
تو نشاسی و درخورد تو آنست

English translation

When his madness overcame Bahlool, Zubaida gave him roasted meat and halva. He sat and ate joyfully; someone said, "Will you not give any to anyone?" He became furious, Saying, "Since God gave me this food at this time, How can I give it to someone else at this time? Whatever He gives you, be content with it, And if it falls into your hands, be in agreement with it. For every decree that flows from the Divine, You do not comprehend, but it is exactly what you deserve."

Updated 2026-07-03

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