Hakim Umar Khayyam Neishabouri, the
outstanding mathematician, astronomer, philosopher and the great Iranian poet,
who lived during 11th century and)
Seljuk dynasty), is one of the best-known Iranian characters in the world.
Writing philosophical
books regarding existence, transmigration of the soul, eschatology, playing a
major role in creating the Iranian calendar and writing musical and astronomical
theories are some of the achievements of the great Khayyam.
Outside the world of mathematics and science, Khayyam is known for his poems
called Rubaiyat (four line poems). His poems are considered as valuable literary
heritage in terms of form and content. These poems beautifully and artistically
reflect his genius philosophy and insight about the world and existence. Edward
Fitzgerald has translated these wonderful verses in English:
Ah, my Beloved, fill the Cup that clears
Today of past Regrets and future Fears:
Tomorrow!—Why, tomorrow I may be
Myself with Yesterday’s Sev’n Thousand Years.
Khayyam passed away on 1131 and was buried in Neishabour city of Khorasan
province. The mausoleum of Khayyam is a masterpiece of architecture designed by
Houshang Seyhoun on 1963. Today (May 18th) is commemoration day of
Khayyam, the great man who bequeathed his valuable philosophy, wisdom and art
to the whole world.
![]() |
The mausoleum of Khayyam Neishabouri. |
No comments:
Post a Comment