Saadis Philosophy
Arranged and produced by Dr. Behrouz Homayoun Far http://www.enel.ucalgary.ca/People/far far@acm.org
The Gulistan of Sa’adi
Sheikh Muslih-uddin Sa’adi Shirazi
Of what use will be a dish of flowers.. to thee Take only one leaf from this garden.. of me. A flower endures.. but for five or six days, The delight from my garden ..always stays.
Arranged and produced by Dr. Behrouz Homayoun Far http://www.enel.ucalgary.ca/People/far far@acm.org
THE GULISTAN OF SA’ADI
Sheikh Muslih-uddin Saadi Shirazi
Arranged and produced by Dr. Behrouz Homayoun Far http://www.enel.ucalgary.ca/People/far far@acm.org
Table Of contents
INTRODUCTORY
4
CHAPTER I - THE MANNERS OF KINGS
12
CHAPTER II - THE MORALS OF DERVISHES
35
CHAPTER III - ON THE EXCELLENCE OF CONTENTMENT
55
CHAPTER IV - ON THE ADVANTAGES OF SILENCE
70
CHAPTER V - ON LOVE AND YOUTH
75
CHAPTER VI - ON WEAKNESS AND OLD AGE
89
CHAPTER VII - ON THE EFFECTS OF EDUCATION
94
CHAPTER VIII - ON RULES FOR CONDUCT IN LIFE
107
CONCLUSION OF THE BOOK
130
-THE END-
131
3
Arranged and produced by Dr. Behrouz Homayoun Far http://www.enel.ucalgary.ca/People/far far@acm.org
INTRODUCTORY
4
Arranged and produced by Dr. Behrouz Homayoun Far http://www.enel.ucalgary.ca/People/far far@acm.org Laudation to the God of majesty and glory! Obedience to him is a cause of approach and gratitude in increase of benefits. Every inhalation of the breath prolongs life and every expiration of it gladdens our nature; wherefore every breath confers two benefits and for every benefit gratitude is due. Whose hand and tongue is capable To fulfil the obligations of thanks to him? Words of the most high: Be thankful, O family of David, and but few of my servants are thankful. It is best to a worshipper for his transgressions To offer apologies at the throne of God, Although what is worthy of his dignity No one is able to accomplish. The showers of his boundless
The Gulistan of Sa’adi
Sheikh Muslih-uddin Sa’adi Shirazi
Of what use will be a dish of flowers.. to thee Take only one leaf from this garden.. of me. A flower endures.. but for five or six days, The delight from my garden ..always stays.
Arranged and produced by Dr. Behrouz Homayoun Far http://www.enel.ucalgary.ca/People/far far@acm.org
THE GULISTAN OF SA’ADI
Sheikh Muslih-uddin Saadi Shirazi
Arranged and produced by Dr. Behrouz Homayoun Far http://www.enel.ucalgary.ca/People/far far@acm.org
Table Of contents
INTRODUCTORY
4
CHAPTER I - THE MANNERS OF KINGS
12
CHAPTER II - THE MORALS OF DERVISHES
35
CHAPTER III - ON THE EXCELLENCE OF CONTENTMENT
55
CHAPTER IV - ON THE ADVANTAGES OF SILENCE
70
CHAPTER V - ON LOVE AND YOUTH
75
CHAPTER VI - ON WEAKNESS AND OLD AGE
89
CHAPTER VII - ON THE EFFECTS OF EDUCATION
94
CHAPTER VIII - ON RULES FOR CONDUCT IN LIFE
107
CONCLUSION OF THE BOOK
130
-THE END-
131
3
Arranged and produced by Dr. Behrouz Homayoun Far http://www.enel.ucalgary.ca/People/far far@acm.org
INTRODUCTORY
4
Arranged and produced by Dr. Behrouz Homayoun Far http://www.enel.ucalgary.ca/People/far far@acm.org Laudation to the God of majesty and glory! Obedience to him is a cause of approach and gratitude in increase of benefits. Every inhalation of the breath prolongs life and every expiration of it gladdens our nature; wherefore every breath confers two benefits and for every benefit gratitude is due. Whose hand and tongue is capable To fulfil the obligations of thanks to him? Words of the most high: Be thankful, O family of David, and but few of my servants are thankful. It is best to a worshipper for his transgressions To offer apologies at the throne of God, Although what is worthy of his dignity No one is able to accomplish. The showers of his boundless