Nr. 56
Calcutta nr. 56 *
No one can pass behind the Curtain of the Secret
The mind of no one is master of what is there
Save in the heart of dark earth we have no haven
Drink wine for to such talk there is no end.
Ouseley MS 140 - 29
No one can pass behind the curtain that veils the secret,
the mind of no one is cognizant of what is there;
save in the heart of earth we have no haven.
Drink wine, for to such talk there is no end.
Christensen 1927 - 61
Behind the veil of the secrets there is no way for any-
body. Of this scheme of things the soul of no man has any knowledge.
There is no dwelling-place except in the heart of the
dust. Drink wine, for such tales are not short to tell.
Heron-Allen 1899 - 32b
No one can pass behind the Curtain (that veils) the secret,
The mind of no one is cognizant of what is there:
Payne 1898 - 60
For none behind the veil of myst'ries way is;
None in the secret of the world's array is:
Save in earth's breast, for us no place of stay is;
Give ear, for no light matter this I say is.
Thompson 1906 - 89
For none is there a way behind the veil.
Who tries to pierce its secrets but doth fail?
The only place of rest is earth's dark breast,
Alas, that far from short should be the tale!
Whinfield 1883 - 47
All mortal ken is bounded by the veil.
To see beyond man's sight is all too frail;
Yea! earth's dark bosom is his only home; —
Alas! 't were long to tell the doleful tale.