Hekayat 62 from Chapter 8 of Golestan of Saadi

Posted on December 13, 2024 by @hamed 22 1

English Translation for Hekayat

Satan cannot overcome the sincere, and the king cannot overcome the poor.

Do not lend to the one who does not pray,

Even if his mouth is open with hunger.

For he who neglects God's commands,

Will also not care about your debt.

Today he will take two handfuls of earth,

Tomorrow he will say, 'Remove your grave from here.'

متن حکایت

شیطان با مخلصان برنمی‌آید و سلطان با مفلسان.

وامش مده آن که بی نماز است

گرچه دهنش ز فاقه باز است

کاو فرض خدا نمی‌گزارد

از قرض تو نیز غم ندارد

امروز دو مرده بیش گیرد مرکن

فردا گوید تربی از اینجا بر کن

hamed
@hamed Dec. 13, 2024, 8:35 p.m.

Saadi's wisdom here emphasizes the importance of sincerity and faithfulness. It suggests that those who are not committed to their spiritual obligations may also lack reliability in other aspects of life. Saadi's timeless insights continue to offer valuable lessons on the importance of integrity and faith in one's interactions and commitments.