O Rumi, no one else rises from the fountains of the pomegranate's sap; only the spring of Iran, only Tabriz, O cupbearer.
This powerful couplet speaks to the eternal nature of glory and inspiration. The poet addresses the 'Saqi' (cup-bearer), reminding him that the source of true intoxication—the spiritual 'water' of Iran and the historical grandeur of Tabriz—is timeless. No matter how many times the journey is attempted, the original essence remains unchanged. It is a profound statement about the enduring power of culture and divine memory.
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