1. When God forbade wine, that prohibition
Came from God's wisdom.

2. Tea took its place,
Ruling spirits like a commander.

3. It has merit in color, fragrance and taste—
Say of it what you wish, it is still sublime.

4. Gems in the midst of a constellation—
It lightens a gloomy heart, even delights the heedless.

5. When its cups are arranged amidst a gathering,
You see stars of flowers falling into mouths.

6. I see that everything our convivial gatherings contain
Are troops to repel care—its sultan is Shaahi.