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 is still watching because his kingdom is in the hands of others.”
Many renowned men have been buried underground, From whose existence on the earth no trace remains.
And that old corpse which they entrusted to the earth, The soil consumed it so completely that not even bones remain.
The good name of the fortunate Nushirvan lives on, Though many years have passed since Nushirvan himself is gone.
Do good, O noble one, and seize the opportunity of life, Before a cry arises that such a one is no more.
