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Shaikh Sadi(1183--1283)) O brother the world....(Post 43)

A selection from Gulistan of sadi. completed in 1258

O brother the world remains with no one
Bind the heart to Creator, it is enough.
Rely not  upon possessions and this world
Because it has cherished many like thee and slain them.
When the pure soul is about to depart,
What boots* it  if one dies om the throne or on the ground?

*old usage.  Can say what does  it matter if one dies...


 

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