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.
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.