True Freedom and Spiritual Independence, from Golestan by Saadi Shirazi
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This tale is a beautiful, philosophical meditation on the nature of true freedom and spiritual independence, using the imagery of the noble cypress tree.
Saadi writes:
A philosopher was asked: "Of the many famous and …
Importance of Seeking Specialized Expertise, from Golestan by Saadi Shirazi
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This tale is a sharp, humorous piece of social commentary illustrating the danger of misplaced trust and the importance of seeking specialized expertise.
Saadi writes:
A certain man suffered from a painful eye infection. Instead …
“The Old Man, the Young Bride, and Her Escape”, from Golestan by Saadi Shirazi
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This Hekayat (Tale) is the second story from Chapter Six ("On Weakness and Old Age") of the Gulistan (The Rose Garden) by the great Persian poet Saadi Shirazi. It is a famous anecdote that humorously and frankly explores the …
“The Saint and the Snare of Love”, from Golestan by Saadi Shirazi
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Today’s story is about Saadi’s most moving portraits of inner conflict: the battle between reason and passion, purity and desire. It shows how even the devout can be undone by love, not as a moral failure, but as a deeply …
“When Misfortune Strikes”, from Golestan by Saadi Shirazi
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Today’s story is about a merchant, who suffered a loss.
Saadi writes:
A merchant once suffered a great loss, a thousand dinars gone.
He said to his son,
“Tell no one of this misfortune.”
The son replied,
“Father, I’ll obey. …
“The Merchant and His Endless Journeys”, from Golestan by Saadi Shirazi
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Today’s story is about a merchant, rich, restless, and endlessly planning for a future that never seems to come.
Saadi writes:
I once met a wealthy merchant who owned a hundred and fifty camels laden with goods, and forty servants …
“The Thief Among the Dervishes”, from Golestan by Saadi Shirazi
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In this story, Saadi shares a journey, both literal and moral, about companionship, deception, and the importance of discernment.
Saadi writes:
A group of travelers had joined together in friendship, sharing the hardships and joys of the road.
I wished …
“Fear and Power”, from Golestan by Saadi Shirazi
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Today’s story from Saadi is about kingship, and the dark alliance between fear and power.
Saadi writes:
They once asked Hormuz, the son of the great King Nushirvan,
“What fault did you find in your father’s ministers, that you had …