Razi-ol-Din Artimani: A Mystic Poet

Mysticism is a knowledge based upon the mystic's moods in which man can communicate with God directly. Hence the word of mystic –prose or verse-is the expression of the mystic's experiences and his unique outlook in regard to universe. It is due to the same cause that his words transcend the physical world, understandable for those who are talented or gifted enough to perceive truth.Razi-ol-Din Artimani is one of these mystic poets of eleventh century (Hejri shamsi) whose poems were first published by Mohammad Ali Emami in 1346 (hejri shamsi). Among his poems which are nearly 1500 lines, Saghi Nameh is more well-known due to its pathetic feelings. This paper will examine his poetry as well as his character.