Oyle Ser Mestem Ki Idrгўk Etmezem Dunyгў Nedir Cumali Ozkaya May 2026

One who knows the wisdom of the world and its contents is not a sage. Ârif oldur bilmeye dünyâ vü mâfîhâ nedir.

The "wine" ( mey ) and "cupbearer" ( sâki ) are metaphors for spiritual ecstasy and the source of divine truth. One who knows the wisdom of the world

Known for her classical and folk crossover style. Known for her classical and folk crossover style

"" is a profound ghazal written by the 16th-century poet Fuzûlî , famously performed by contemporary artist Cumali Özkaya . The piece explores themes of divine love, self-loss, and the insignificance of the material world compared to spiritual intoxication. 1. Background & Origin sâki olan kimdir

While Cumali Özkaya is highly regarded for his soulful rendition, this masterpiece has been performed by various legendary artists:

I am so intoxicated that I do not perceive what the world is. Ben kimim, sâki olan kimdir, mey ü sahbâ nedir? Who am I? Who is the cupbearer? What is this wine? Gerçi cânândan dil-i şeydâ için kâm isterem

A seminal interpretation in the Elazığ/Şanlıurfa folk tradition.