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**brraverishhh** · 03-04-2012, 03:42 AM

...Are you tired of 'God Exists' thread? Hence a new thread with the support of Omar?

Dear Mrs. RR, yes, I am tired of "God Exists" thread, but that is not the reason for this thread.

Omar Khyyam to me is one of the most fascinating figures of human history. Coming from a very religious and prudish country he wrote about wine and women with so much sensuality it is unbelievable. He also mocked religion and the clergy without any mercy, if he were to live today he would be put to death for blasphemy. He openly advocated seeking pleasure for the sake of pleasure. Here is a beauty:

Old Khayyam say you, is a debauchee;
If only you were half so good as he!
He sins no sin but gentle drunkenness,
Great-hearted mirth, and kind adultery.

And another:
If with wine you are drunk be happy,
If seated with a moon-faced (beautiful), be happy,
Since the end purpose of the universe is nothingness;
Hence picture your nothingness, then while you are, be happy!

However, it is not only Khyyam I would like to write about. As Y would say, wait and watch

!

Cheers!

03-04-2012, 03:42 AM	#18
brraverishhh Join Date Jan 2006 Posts 5,127 Senior Member	...Are you tired of 'God Exists' thread? Hence a new thread with the support of Omar? Dear Mrs. RR, yes, I am tired of "God Exists" thread, but that is not the reason for this thread. Omar Khyyam to me is one of the most fascinating figures of human history. Coming from a very religious and prudish country he wrote about wine and women with so much sensuality it is unbelievable. He also mocked religion and the clergy without any mercy, if he were to live today he would be put to death for blasphemy. He openly advocated seeking pleasure for the sake of pleasure. Here is a beauty: Old Khayyam say you, is a debauchee; If only you were half so good as he! He sins no sin but gentle drunkenness, Great-hearted mirth, and kind adultery. And another: If with wine you are drunk be happy, If seated with a moon-faced (beautiful), be happy, Since the end purpose of the universe is nothingness; Hence picture your nothingness, then while you are, be happy! However, it is not only Khyyam I would like to write about. As Y would say, wait and watch ! Cheers!
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