Ch 02 The Morals Of Dervishes Story 09
July 6, 2023Ch 02 The Morals Of Dervishes Story 06
July 6, 2023Ch 02 The Morals Of Dervishes Story 07
I remember, being in my childhood pious, rising in the night, addicted to devotion and abstinence. One night I was sitting with my father, remaining awake and holding the beloved Quran in my lap, whilst the people around us were asleep. I said: ‘Not one of these persons lifts up his head or makes a genuflection. They are as fast asleep as if they were dead.’ He replied: ‘Darling of thy father, would that thou wert also asleep rather than disparaging people.’
The pretender sees no one but himself
Because he has the veil of conceit in front.
If he were endowed with a God-discerning eye
He would see that no one is weaker than himself.
Sa di
Sa'di (c. 1213-1291) was a Persian poet and writer who is best known for his works "Bustan" and "Gulistan," which explore themes of morality, ethics, and human behavior. He was a leading figure in the Persian literary world of his time and his works continue to be celebrated for their wit, wisdom, and humanistic values.