Section 1 - Beginning: I heard that at the time of the soul's separation

Section 2 - A story about deliberation and delay in politics: From the Sea of Oman, someone emerged

Section 3 - A statement about mercy toward the weak: According to religious law, drinking water is not wrong

Section 4 - On the meaning of compassion for the state of the subjects: I heard that the commander was just

Section 5 - A story about recognizing friends and enemies: I heard that the noble one of blessed lineage

Section 6 - A statement about the plight of the oppressed subjects: When will you hear the cry of the plaintiff?

Section 7 - In the same meaning: News arrived of a tyrant in Iraq

Section 8 - A story on the meaning of compassion: One of the great men of discernment

Section 9 - The story of Atabak Tekleh: There are tales from the past of kings

Section 10 - The story of the King of Rome with a scholar: I heard that the Sultan of Rome wept

Section 11 - A story of the oppressive governor and the ascetic: A wise man in the far reaches of Syria

Section 12 - A statement on maintaining the hearts of the poor: Do not be arrogant toward the elders

Section 13 - A story about mercy toward the weak in times of strength: A great famine occurred in Damascus

Section 14 - A story: One night, the smoke of the people lit a fire

Section 15 - On the meaning of justice, oppression, and its fruits: Be aware of the kings of the Persians

Section 16 - A story of oppressive and just brothers and their end: I heard that in a border area of the East

Section 17 - On the description of the gathering of contented dervishes: Do not say there is more than this in sovereignty

Section 18 - The story of a worshipper and a decaying bone: I heard that once in a village

Section 19 - A statement on virtue and vice and their consequences: A good person is never bad

Section 20 - The story of a cruel officer: A man fell into a well

Section 21 - The story of Hajjaj Yusuf: They tell of a good man

Section 22 - On comforting the subjects and mercy toward the fallen: No one should stay behind during war

Section 23 - A story in this context: They tell of one of the kings

Section 24 - A statement on the world’s treachery: O son, the world is not eternal

Section 25 - On the change of times and the transfer of power: I heard that in Egypt, death was imminent

Section 26 - The story of Qazal Arslan with the scholar: Qazal Arslan had a strong fortress

Section 27 - A story: When Albo Arslan gave his soul to the soul-giver

Section 28 - The story of the king of Ghor with the villager: I heard that from the kings of Ghor

Section 29 - The story of Mamun with a maid: When the caliphate reached Mamun

Section 30 - The story of a truthful dervish with the king: I heard that in the kingdom of Iran

Section 31 - The story of a penniless boxer: A boxer who had neither luck nor fortune

Section 32 - A story on silence when advising someone who doesn't accept advice: They tell of a harshness

Section 33 - A statement on the strategy and planning of a kingdom and military campaign: Efforts continue until the plan is successful

Section 34 - A statement on rewarding soldiers in times of peace: The brave one who once displayed courage

Section 35 - A statement on strengthening experienced men: Send the brave to fight the enemy

Section 36 - A statement on comforting artists: Two, fostered, O King, conquerors of the world

Section 37 - A statement on caution with enemies: I do not speak of the fear of misguided war

Section 38 - A statement on defeating the enemy with strategy: Between two enemies, one is powerless

Section 39 - A statement on treating enemies kindly with foresight: When you have drawn your sword for battle

Section 40 - A statement on caution with an enemy who pretends to be obedient: If your enemy becomes a friend

Section 41 - A statement on keeping secrets: Endeavor wisely in the strategy of war