Divan-e Shams / Begin a ghazal in the manner of those present

A single ghazal from the Divan-e Shams by Rumi, beginning with the line "Yek ghazal aghaz kon bar sefat-e hazeran." The poem belongs to the lyric ghazal form and forms part of Rumi's larger collection of Persian mystical poetry dedicated to Shams. In keeping with the ghazal tradition, it addresses and praises those present, invoking the characteristic themes of spiritual gathering and devotion that run throughout the Divan-e Shams.