Hekayats
Hekayat, a distinctive genre of Persian literature, typically consists of a concise narrative or a nugget of wisdom, often embellished with poetic verses. These short tales, rich in symbolism and moral lessons, have played a significant role in shaping Persian culture and storytelling traditions.
Hekayat 6 from Golestan of Saadi
by @hamed
They tell a story about a king of Persia who extended his hand in oppression over the wealth of his subjects and began to inflict tyranny and harm. To the point that people fled from his deceitful actions and sought refuge from his oppression in distant lands. As the population …
Hekayat 5 from Golestan of Saadi
by @hamed
I saw the son of a colonel at the door of Ughlumush’s house. He had extraordinary intelligence, wisdom, and insight. Even from his childhood, signs of greatness were evident on his forehead.
Above his head, due to his wisdom, A star of high fortune shone.
In short, he became favored …
Hekayat 4 from Golestan of Saadi
by @hamed
A group of Arab thieves had taken a position on a mountain, blocking the caravan route, and the people of the region were terrified by their tricks, and the Sultan’s army was defeated. They had taken a stronghold on the peak of the mountain and made it their refuge and …
Hekayat 3 from Golestan of Saadi
by @hamed
I heard of a prince who was short and insignificant, while his other brothers were tall and handsome. The father looked at him with disdain and contempt. The son, with wisdom and insight, said, “O father, a wise short man is better than a tall ignorant one. Not everything that …
Hekayat 2 from Golestan of Saadi
by @hamed
One of the kings of Khorasan saw Mahmud of Ghazni in a dream, where his entire body had disintegrated into dust except for his eyes, which continued to move and observe. The other wise men were baffled by the interpretation of this dream, except for a dervish who explained, “He …
Hekayat 1 from Golestan of Saadi
by @hamed
I heard a king ordered the execution of a prisoner. In that state of despair, the poor man began to insult the king and utter profanities, for it is said: “When a man gives up hope of life, he speaks whatever is in his heart.”
When there is no escape …
Bitterness and sweetness, ugliness and beauty have all passed
by @hamed
A king commanded the execution of an innocent man. The innocent one said, 'O king, because of the anger you have towards me, do not seek to harm yourself, for this punishment will end for me in a moment, but the sin of it will remain with you forever.'
Time, …