Abstract
The classical Persian "qasida" is one of the ancient forms in Persian poetry, and is also a suitable device for poets to convey their messages, regardless of theme or sentiment.
One kind is a eulogy for a patron. From the structural
point of view, it is comprised of five important components:
1 - the lyrical beginning.
2 - the transition from the introduction to naning the
patron.
3 - the bodY".fA"(matn)
4 - the "sharitah" (reference to eternal concepts). 5 - the poet's "nom de plume" (takhallus).
As the title of the article indicates, we are going to discuss
"sharitah" which is found particularly in the last lines of most eulogical poems. The "sharitah" expresses the poet's wish of eternal life for the petron, and might curse his enemies as well. Because poets in this manner join their wishes to that which is eternal and unchangeable, this poetical device is called "sharitah".
Thus, the poets, in order to attain their purpose, will begin
the "qasida" with a pleasant lines (or line) called "husn-i matla" as an introduction, and will likewise end the poem with an effective and impressive conclusion, called "husn-i maqta"'. Allusions to such things as fate and destiny, God,s will, the universe, ters related to astronomy, philosophical principles, grammatical rules, numerical order, and solid element, which are most essential and crucial with regard to the existence of the world, are all used as suitable preludes to a successful "sharitah". For example, a poet might say, "0, my Dear patron, as long as the vicious circle is illogical or
aslong "Y" ["la"(no)] in Arabic stands or negationg and "r" ["nahm"(yes)] stands for affirmation; or, as long as the sun shines, may you live long and may your enemy remaIn despised and weakened,... etc.
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