Counsel



NUSHIRAVAN'S *6 COUNSEL TO HIS SON

son Hormuz:

"Cherish the poor, and seek not thine own comfort.

The shepherd should not sleep while the wolf is among the sheep.

Protect the needy, for a king wears his crown for the sake of his subjects.

The people are as the root and the king is as the tree; and the tree, O son, gains strength from the root. He should not oppress the people who have fear of injury to his kingdom.

Seek not plenteousness in that land where the people are afflicted by the king.

Fear them that are proud and them that fear not Allah SWT."

A DISCOURSE CONCERNING TRAVELERS

The king who deals harshly with merchants who come from afar closes the door of well-being upon the whole of his subjects. When do the wise return to the land of which they hear rumors of bad custom?

If thou desire a good name, hold merchants and travelers in high esteem, for they carry thy reputation through the world. Be cautious also lest, being enemies in the guise of friends, they seek thy injury.

Advance the dignities of old friends, for treachery comes not from them that are cherished.

When thy servant becomes stricken in years, be not unmindful of the obligations towards him. If old age binds his hand from service, the land of generosity yet remains to thee.

- Bustan

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