Hekayat 57 from Chapter 8 of Golestan of Saadi

Posted on December 11, 2024 by @hamed 35 1

English Translation for Hekayat

A noble person who eats and gives is better than a worshipper who fasts and hoards. Whoever forsakes desires for the sake of people's approval has fallen from lawful desire into unlawful desire.

A worshipper who sits in seclusion not for God's sake,

Poor soul, what can he see in the dark mirror?

متن حکایت

جوانمرد که بخورد و بدهد، به از عابدی که روزه دارد و بنهد. هر که ترک شهوات از بهر قبول خلق داده است، از شهوتی حلال در شهوتی حرام افتاده است.

عابد که نه از بهر خدا گوشه نشیند

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hamed
@hamed Dec. 11, 2024, 4:43 p.m.

Saadi's wisdom here underscores the value of generosity and sincerity over mere outward appearances of piety. It teaches us that true nobility lies in sharing and helping others, and that genuine devotion must be directed toward a higher purpose rather than for the approval of others. Saadi's timeless insights continue to offer profound lessons on the nature of true virtue and sincerity.