25/05/2023
Sheikh Saadi
is a famous Persian poet and Sufi who lived in the 13th century. Saadi
is widely recognized as one of the greatest poets of the classical literary tradition, earning him the nickname
"The Master of Speech" or
"The Wordsmith"استاد سخن ostâd-e soxan or simply "Master"[استاد] [ostâd]
among Persian scholars.
His works, including the books "Bostan" and "Golestan," are considered classics of Persian literature. His poems and stories are known for their simplicity, wisdom, and moralteachings. Many of his sayings are still quoted today and are considered a source of inspiration for many people.
He has been quoted in the Western traditions as well. Bostan has been ranked as one of the 100 greatest books of all time by The Guardian.
Sheikh Saadi's poems and stories are known for their simple language and deep wisdom.
His poetry is characterized by its emphasis on moral teachings and spiritual insights.
He often wrote about the importance of humility, kindness, and compassion,and the dangers of pride, greed,
and selfishness.
One of his most famous poems is the "Bostan" which is a collection of poems on various topics such as love, nature, and moral instruction.
It is considered one of the greatest works of Persian literature and is still widely read and studied today. Another famous work
of his is the "Golestan" which is a collection of stories and anecdotes that illustrate moral and ethical lessons.
One of the most famous stories from "Golestan" is called "The Parrot and the Merchant." The story is about a merchant who buys a parrot that can repeat everything it hears. One day, the merchant brings the parrot home and it starts repeating all the bad things the merchant says about other people. The story teaches the lesson that we should be careful about what we say, because it can come back to haunt us.
Another famous story from "Golestan" is called "The Rose and the Nightingale" which is about a nightingale who falls in love with a rose, but the rose doesn't return the nightingale's love because it's too busy admiring itself. The story teaches the lesson that vanity and self-obsession can prevent us from experiencing
the beauty and joy of life.
These works of Sheikh Saadi are still read and loved by many people today and are considered as
a source of wisdom and inspiration for many.