Shama aur Parwana (Candle and Moth)

The moth throws itself into the flame of the lamp, willingly turning to dust in its light. This metaphor is frequently used in Persian poetry.

Hazrat Khwaja Fariduddin Attar, expressing the love of the candle and the moth, says:

Ay shafā’at khwāh musht-e-tērah roz

Lutf kū shama-e-shafā’at barfaroz

Tā chu parwāna miyān-e-jama-e-tu

Par zanān aayem ba pesh-e-shama-e-tu

Meaning, O Prophet, the one who intercedes for us, ignite the candle of intercession with the light of your mercy every day. So that, like a moth attracted to the flame, I may come forward in your blessed assembly with my wings.

The moth throws itself into the flame of the lamp, willingly turning to dust in its light This metaphor is frequently used in Persian poetry

Hazrat Khwaja Fariduddin Attar, expressing the lowe of the candle and the moth, says:

Ay shafa’at khwah musht-e-teerah roz

Lutf ku shama-e-shafa’at barfaroz

Ta chu parwana miyan-e-jama-e-tu

Par zanan aayem ba pesh-e-shama-e-tu

Meaning, O Prophet, the one who intercedes for us, ignite the candle of intercession with the light of your mercy ewery day So that, like a moth attracted to the flame, I may come forward in your blessed assembly with my wings