Not comparable (O'xshamas)

Charx's sound does not compare to the first inspirations,

My heart's pain cannot be compared to the first inspirations.

Mercy's scribe is not enough for the first inspirations,

Now even human worth cannot compare to the first inspirations,

No one's destiny can compare to the first inspirations.

No one is truly fulfilled until they reach their great goal,

Even in the depths of despair, they do not give up their soul.

Oh sky, do not harm anyone on the fruitful paths anymore,

Realms have fallen and now they have taken a different shore,

No cruelty can harm anyone now, not the first inspirations.

Eastern motherland, do not leave me in the darkness,

I am a true believer, do not let me wander in falsehood,

Guide me to my own dreams, do not make me use others,

Do not compare me to Farhad and Majnun, who were lost in love,

Who is this deceitful stranger, not the first inspirations?

Mercy's scribe is not enough for the first inspirations,

Now even human worth cannot compare to the first inspirations.

Legend has it that Alisher Navoiy, the 15th-century poet and statesman, was once in the midst of a heated argument with a fellow scholar when he was struck by the beauty and power of the wind. As the gusts of wind blew fiercely outside, Navoiy was inspired to pen the ghazal "O'xshamas," which translates to "Unrivaled."

This ghazal is a beautiful and poignant ode to the supremacy and transcendence of nature. Navoiy uses the wind as a metaphor for the power and unpredictability of life, reminding us that no matter how much we strive to control our destiny, we are ultimately subject to the forces of the universe.

In this ghazal, Navoiy urges us to recognize and appreciate the ephemeral beauty of life, and to let go of our earthly attachments in order to embrace the infinite expanse of the universe. He reminds us that no matter how much we achieve or accumulate in this world, our ultimate destiny is to return to the vast, unending cosmos from which we came.

With its beautiful imagery and profound insights into the human condition, "O'xshamas" is a timeless masterpiece that continues to resonate with readers and scholars around the world. It reminds us that in the face of life's challenges and uncertainties, we must stay grounded in the beauty and power of nature, and always strive to connect with something larger and more meaningful than ourselves.

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