Hekayat 87 from Chapter 8 of Golestan of Saadi

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Hekayat 87 from Chapter 8 of Golestan of Saadi

Posted on December 19, 2024 by @hamed 28 1

English Translation for Hekayat

An indulgent person does not become skilled, and a person without skill does not deserve leadership.

Do not pity the overworked ox,

For it sleeps much and eats much.

If you desire the fatness of an ox,

You will have to endure the hardships of others like a donkey.

متن حکایت

از نفس پرور هنروری نیاید و بی هنر سروری را نشاید.

مکن رحم بر گاو بسیاربار

که بسیارخسب است و بسیارخوار

چو گاو ار همی بایدت فربهی

چو خر تن به جور کسان در دهی

hamed
@hamed Dec. 19, 2024, 5:59 p.m.

Saadi's wisdom here emphasizes the importance of discipline and skill in achieving success. It teaches us that indulgence and laziness do not lead to mastery, and without skill, one does not deserve to lead. The verses use the metaphor of animals to highlight the need for hard work and resilience. Saadi's timeless insights continue to offer valuable lessons on the value of diligence and the importance of earning one's position through skill and effort.

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