Reflections on Injustice, Love, and Fate in a Poem by Mohtasham Kashani

Mohtasham Kashani, a prominent Persian poet of the 16th century, is renowned for his moving elegies, particularly those commemorating the martyrdom of Imam Hussein. However, his poetic talent extended beyond elegies, encompassing various forms, including the ghazal, a lyrical poem consisting of rhyming couplets and a refrain. The ghazal under …