In Condemnation Of Satan : * "Sadi's Scroll of Wisdom", by Arthur N. Wollaston, [1906], p. 49 IN CONDEMNATION OF SATAN O soul! whoever is overpowered by Satan, Is night and day in the snare of sin. Whoever hath Satan for his ruler, How can he return to the way of God? O soul! beware that thou dost not give way to sin, Th...
Description Of Justice : * "Sadi's Scroll of Wisdom", by Arthur N. Wollaston, [1906], DESCRIPTION OF JUSTICE Since God hath given thee all things to thy desire, Why dost thou not eventually bring forth the fruits of justice? Since justice is the adornment of royalty, Why dost thou not fix thine heart upon justice? Thy...
In Condemnation Of Pride : * "Sadi's Scroll of Wisdom", by Arthur N. Wollaston, [1906], IN CONDEMNATION OF PRIDE Beware, O son! that thou dost not become proud, Lest fortune thereby slip from thine hands. Pride on the part of a wise man is not comely; Sad is such demeanour in the case of a prudent person. Pride is the habit...
Description Of Rectitude : * "Sadi's Scroll of Wisdom", by Arthur N. Wollaston, [1906], DESCRIPTION OF RECTITUDE O soul! if thou makest choice of rectitude, Fortune will become to thee an auspicious companion. A wise man doth not turn aside his head from rectitude, Since from rectitude a man's name is exalted. If thou...
Introduction : * "Sadi's Scroll of Wisdom", by Arthur N. Wollaston, [1906], p. 9 INTRODUCTION SHAIKH MUSLIH-UD-DIN SADI, the celebrated Persian poet, was born at Shiraz between the years 1175 and 1193 of the Christian era. His father, whose name was Abdullah, is generally supposed to have held some minor post...
Untitled : * The Persian poet Sadi, best known for his poetic collections the Bustan and Gulistan, also wrote this work, the Pand Namah, or Scroll of Wisdom. This is a small collection of poems on moral themes. Translated by Arthur N. Wollaston, this entry in the Wisdom of the East series is one of the best...
Title Page : * "Sadi's Scroll of Wisdom", by Arthur N. Wollaston, [1906], WISDOM OF THE EAST SERIES Edited By L. CRANMER-BYNG Dr. S. A. KAPADIA SADI'S SCROLL OF WISDOM WISDOM OF THE EAST SADI'S SCROLL OF WISDOM WITH INTRODUCTION BY ARTHUR N. WOLLASTON, K.C.I.E. NEW YORK E. P. DUTTON AND COMPANY [1906] Scanned...
Description Of Contentment : * "Sadi's Scroll of Wisdom", by Arthur N. Wollaston, [1906], DESCRIPTION OF CONTENTMENT O soul! if thou acquirest contentment, Thou wilt exercise sway in the kingdom of repose. If thou art pinched with the trials of poverty, Then, in the estimation of the wise, wealth is nought. The poor man is...
In Condemnation Of Avarice : * "Sadi's Scroll of Wisdom", by Arthur N. Wollaston, [1906], IN CONDEMNATION OF AVARICE Beware! thou that art snared in the net of avarice, Lest thou be mad and intoxicated with the cup of greed. Waste not thy life in the acquisition of wealth, p. 45 Since an earthen pot is not of the same value...
Description Of Obedience And Worship : * "Sadi's Scroll of Wisdom", by Arthur N. Wollaston, [1906], DESCRIPTION OF OBEDIENCE AND WORSHIP When fortune is a person's slave His heart is perpetually disposed towards obedience. p. 47 It is not fit to turn aside one's head from servitude, Since fortune is obtainable from obedience. Happiness...
In Explanation Of Patience : * "Sadi's Scroll of Wisdom", by Arthur N. Wollaston, [1906], IN EXPLANATION OF PATIENCE If patience is thy helper Thou wilt attain everlasting happiness. Patience is the attribute of prophets; Those who practise religion turn not aside from this direction. Patience openeth the door of the desires...
In Condemnation Of Oppression : * "Sadi's Scroll of Wisdom", by Arthur N. Wollaston, [1906], p. 42 IN CONDEMNATION OF OPPRESSION The world witnesseth desolation owing to failure of justice, As it were a beautiful garden from the autumn gale. Do not give way to oppression in any case, Lest the sun of monarchy suffer decline. He...
In Condemnation Of Parsimony : * "Sadi's Scroll of Wisdom", by Arthur N. Wollaston, [1906], IN CONDEMNATION OF PARSIMONY Were the spheres to fall to the share of the miser, Were fortune the slave of the miser, Were the wealth of Korah 1 in his hand, Were a quarter of the universe subservient to him The miser is not worthy th...
On The Vicissitudes Of Fortune And Differences : * "Sadi's Scroll of Wisdom", by Arthur N. Wollaston, [1906], p. 57 ON THE VICISSITUDES OF FORTUNE AND DIFFERENCES OF STATION Regard this globe, resplendent like gold, The roof of which is firm without pillars! Regard the curtain of the revolving sphere! Regard its glittering lamps! 1 One is...
Against Placing Hope In Created Beings : * "Sadi's Scroll of Wisdom", by Arthur N. Wollaston, [1906], AGAINST PLACING HOPE IN CREATED BEINGS For this therefore place no reliance upon fortune, For it will suddenly deprive thy soul of life. Put no reliance upon a numberless army, For it may be that thou wilt not be aided by victory. Put no...
In Praise Of Generosity : * "Sadi's Scroll of Wisdom", by Arthur N. Wollaston, [1906], IN PRAISE OF GENEROSITY O soul! whoever spreadeth the table of benevolence Is famous in the world of liberality. Generosity will make thee renowned throughout the universe; Generosity will secure thee happiness. Beside generosity there...
Editorial Note : * "Sadi's Scroll of Wisdom", by Arthur N. Wollaston, [1906], p. 7 p. 8 EDITORIAL NOTE THE object of the editors of this series is a very definite one. They desire above all things that, in their humble way, these books shall be the ambassadors of good-will and understanding between East and West...
As Regards Avoiding The Society Of The Ignorant : * "Sadi's Scroll of Wisdom", by Arthur N. Wollaston, [1906], AS REGARDS AVOIDING THE SOCIETY OF THE IGNORANT O soul! if thou art wise and intelligent, Make not choice of the society of the ignorant. p. 39 Dart from the ignorant, as it were an arrow; Mix not with them, as it were sugar and milk. If...
Description Of Humility : * "Sadi's Scroll of Wisdom", by Arthur N. Wollaston, [1906], DESCRIPTION OF HUMILITY O soul! if thou makest choice of humility, The people of the world will be thy friends. Humility will augment thy station, Just as the moon gets light from the sun. Humility is the source of intimacy, For exalted...
As To The Nature Of Fidelity : * "Sadi's Scroll of Wisdom", by Arthur N. Wollaston, [1906], p. 52 AS TO THE NATURE OF FIDELITY O soul! be firm footed as regards fidelity, For money hath no currency without its stamp. If thou turnest not the rein from the path of fidelity, Thou wilt be a friend in the hearts of thine enemies...
Sadi's Scroll Of Wisdom : * "Sadi's Scroll of Wisdom", by Arthur N. Wollaston, [1906], p. 28 p. 29 SADI'S SCROLL OF WISDOM "In the Name of God, the Merciful and Compassionate!" O merciful Being! take pity on our condition; For we are captives in the snare of lust! We have no protector save Thee! Thou art the all-sufficient...
On The Excellence Of Gratitude : * "Sadi's Scroll of Wisdom", by Arthur N. Wollaston, [1906], ON THE EXCELLENCE OF GRATITUDE Whosoever hath a heart filled with gratitude to God, It is not becoming that he should tie up the tongue of praise. Teach thy soul nought but gratitude to God, For it is necessary to praise the Creator. Thy...
On The Excellence Of Learning : * "Sadi's Scroll of Wisdom", by Arthur N. Wollaston, [1906], ON THE EXCELLENCE OF LEARNING Sons of Adam from learning will find perfection-- Not from dignity, and rank, and wealth, and property. Like a taper one must melt in pursuit of learning, Since without learning one cannot know God. A m...
Description Of Benevolence : * "Sadi's Scroll of Wisdom", by Arthur N. Wollaston, [1906], DESCRIPTION OF BENEVOLENCE The man of good parts maketh choice of benevolence; For mankind becometh prosperous from benevolence. Be conqueror of the world through kindness and benevolence; Be a chief in the kingdom of kindness...
Address To The Soul : * "Sadi's Scroll of Wisdom", by Arthur N. Wollaston, [1906], ADDRESS TO THE SOUL Forty years of thy precious existence have expired; p. 31 Yet thy life hath not passed beyond childhood. Thou hast spent all in lust and licence; Not a moment hast thou acted according to righteousness. Rely not up...
In Condemnation Of Lying : * "Sadi's Scroll of Wisdom", by Arthur N. Wollaston, [1906], IN CONDEMNATION OF LYING When a person followeth after unrighteousness, Where will he find deliverance on the day of judgment? Whosoever assumeth the habit of false speaking Hath no splendour for the lamp of his soul. Falsehood putteth...
In Praise Of Muhammad : * "Sadi's Scroll of Wisdom", by Arthur N. Wollaston, [1906], p. 30 IN PRAISE OF MUHAMMAD The Peace of God be upon him and his Posterity! So long as the tongue is fixed in the mouth, May the praise of Muhammad be a source of delight. The beloved of God, the most exalted of Prophets, Whose pillow is...
In Explanation Of The Wine Of Affection And Love : * "Sadi's Scroll of Wisdom", by Arthur N. Wollaston, [1906], IN EXPLANATION OF THE WINE OF AFFECTION AND LOVE O cupbearer! bring wine as it were a garment of fire, For a man with a soul desires this (religious) intoxication. The ruby wine in the golden goblet Is soul-inspiring, as it were...