Omar Khayyam, the noted poet, philosopher, mathematician and astronomer who lived in Samarkhand of Persia (present day Iran) during 11th and 12th century AD is well known for his quatrains which count over 600 to his credit. Edward FitzGerald translated many of his works into English which paved the way for the introduction of Khayyam in to the West.Taste a bit of Omar Khayyam at our 'Kattan kaappiyum kavithayum' programme on Friday 8th March 2013 at Kerala house from 7-9pm.Malayalam short stories and poetries by various authors will also be presented. You are invited to present your own literary works or those by others. This is a FREE event. Black coffee will be served.Call Priyan (07812 059822) for details. Rubiyat of Omar Khayyam Literal:I resolve daily that at dusk I shall repentFor a night with a cup full of wine spent.In the presence of flowers, my resolve simply wentIn such company, I only regret that I ever resolved to repent.Meaning:Every morn I decide to repent at nightFor embracing the joys of heart and sightYet every night, what seems rightWith all my might, embrace delight. Translation to English: Edward FitzgeraldCome, fill the Cup, and in the Fire of SpringThe Winter Garment of Repentance fling:The Bird of Time has but a little wayTo fly--and Lo! the Bird is on the Wing. Malayalam adaptation: Priyavrathan തുള്ളി ത്തുളുമ്പും ചഷകം നുകരില്ല എന്നു ഞാനെന്നും സു നിശ്ചയം ചെയ്തിടും എങ്കിലും സൌ ഗന്ധ പൂര്ണ്ണമീ മാദക പുഷ്പങ്ങളെന്നെ ഉദാസീനനാക്കിടും .
Literal:Khayam, if you are intoxicated with wine, enjoy!If you are seated with a lover of thine, enjoy!In the end, the Void the whole world employImagine thou art not, while waiting in line, enjoy!Meaning:In life devote yourself to joy and loveBehold the beauty of the peaceful doveThose who live, in the end must all perishLive as if you are already in heavens above.Translation to English: Edward FitzgeraldAnd if the Wine you drink, the Lip you press,End in the Nothing all Things end in--Yes-Then fancy while Thou art, Thou art but whatThou shalt be--Nothing--Thou shalt not be less. Malayalam adaptation: Priyavrathan നശ്വര മാകിലും ജീവിതമേ സുര വിദ്യുല് സ്പുലിംഗമായ് തീരട്ടെ നാഡിയില് . കത്തും ചൊടികളിലര്പ്പണം ചെയ്യട്ടെ ഉത്തുംഗമല്ലോ ക്ഷണികമീ ജീവിതം.
Literal:O friend, for the morrow let us not worryThis moment we have now, let us not hurryWhen our time comes, we shall not tarryWith seven thousand-year-olds, our burden carry.Meaning:O hark, let us not think of the morrowCherish this moment, far from sorrowLife is a temporal gift that we borrowWhether dead for ages, or leave tomorrow.Translation to English: Edward FitzgeraldAh! my Beloved, fill the Cup that clearsTo-day of past Regrets and future FearsTo-morrow?--Why, To-morrow I may beMyself with Yesterday's Sev'n Thousand Years. Malayalam adaptation: Priyavrathan നാളയെ ഓര്ക്കാതിരിക്കാം സുഖദമീ സാന്ദ്ര നിമേഷത്തെ വാഴ്ത്താം.മാഴ്കാതിരിക്കാം കടം കൊണ്ട ജീവിത-ഭാരം വലിച്ചു മുന്നേറാം.
Literal:In childhood we strove to go to school,Our turn to teach, joyous as a ruleThe end of the story is sad and cruelFrom dust we came, and gone with winds cool.Meaning:Pursuing knowledge in childhood we riseUntil we become masterful and wiseBut if we look through the disguiseWe see the ties of worldly lies.Translation to English: Edward FitzgeraldMyself when young did eagerly frequentDoctor and Saint, and heard great ArgumentAbout it and about: but evermoreCame out by the same Door as in I went. Malayalam adaptation: Priyavrathan ധൂളിയായ് വന്നു വിതാനിച്ചു വിശ്വത്തി-ലാടി ത്തിമര്ക്കുന്നു ബാല്യ കൌമാരങ്ങള് .വാതായനത്തിലൂ ടെത്തുന്നു പോകുന്നു നാമിരു കാലികള് വാതമായ് തീരുന്നു.
Literal:At dawn came a calling from the tavernHark drunken mad man of the cavernArise; let us fill with wine one more turnBefore destiny fills our cup, our urn.Meaning:Early one morning I heard an angelic chimeBringing news of a loving and joyous climePursuit of the unimportant is the worst crimeLive in joy & love before the end of your time.Translation to English: Edward FitzgeraldDreaming when Dawn's Left Hand was in the SkyI heard a Voice within the Tavern cry,"Awake, my Little ones, and fill the CupBefore Life's Liquor in its Cup be dry." Malayalam adaptation: Priyavrathan ഈ പാന പാത്രം നിറക്കാം ഒരിക്കലൂ-ടിത്തിരി നേരം രമിക്കാം .തിക്ത മോഹങ്ങള് വിധി നിറയ്ക്കും മുന്പനു -രക്തനായ് ജീവിതം മോന്താം . Report: Omer Khayam & Kunjunni Mash - 08.03.2013 Today's event marked a historic jump from Malayalam literature to something alien. Francis Angilose talked about the life and contributions of Omar Khayam, the mathematician, astronomer, philosopher, teacher and poet who lived in Persia around 1000 years back in time. He concluded that knowledge at all levels converge to one point where the distinctions as different disciplines simply vanishes. Priyavrathan talked about the Rubiyat (poetry) of Omar Khayam. He also recited few literals translated from Persian to English by Joseph Fitzjerald and its adaptation into Malayalam which he did.T.he whole philosophy about life by Omar Khayam can be summarized as "life is for enjoyment and not for worrying about" From literals to still smaller lines of poetic excellence by Kunjunni Mash was a matching continuation to the event. Manamboor Suresh presented 'Kunjunni Kavithakal'. The thought provoking lines lead to discussion and comments by audience. Murali Mukundan read two stories from 'Kotakara Puranam' by Sajeev Edathadan. The book was a best seller in 2012 in Kerala. Innocent humor is the best remedy to unwind the mind. It was a real treat at the event. We were all laughing throughout. Thanks for the author. Read some of his stories and unwind at - http://kodakarapuranam.sajeevedathadan.com/
