The Luzumiyat · Chapter
XXXIX explained
A brief dialogue where a woman laments her burdens and worn garment, and the speaker dismissively tells her to cast them off, expressing indifference to her plight.
What happens
A brief dialogue where a woman laments her burdens and worn garment, and the speaker dismissively tells her to cast them off, expressing indifference to her plight.
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Themes in this chapter
- Suffering and Resilience
The woman's lament about bearing a burden and wearing a tattered garment reflects suffering and the struggle to endure.
- Illusion and Reality
The speaker's suggestion to simply discard the garment challenges the perceived necessity of enduring hardship, hinting at the illusion of obligation.
Key passages
“How long must I the burden bear? How long this tattered garment must I wear?”
How much longer must I endure this hardship and wear this worn-out cloak?
The woman expresses exhaustion and a desire for relief from her ongoing struggles.
“Why wear it? Leave it here, and go Away without it—little do I care.”
Why keep it? Cast it aside and depart; I am indifferent to your choice.
The speaker dismisses her complaint, suggesting she can simply abandon her burden.
