Iḵẖwanu-ṣ-safā, or Brothers of purity / translated from the Hindūstānī of Ikrām 'Alī, by John Platts; carried through tne press by Edward B. Eastwick.

  • Brethren of Purity
Date:
1875
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Credit: Iḵẖwanu-ṣ-safā, or Brothers of purity / translated from the Hindūstānī of Ikrām 'Alī, by John Platts; carried through tne press by Edward B. Eastwick. Source: Wellcome Collection.

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    king commanded that they should be brought before him. When they beheld the monarch on the throne, they invoked blessings on him, and saluted him, and made obeisance, and then stood in order, each according to his degree. This monarch was just and equitable to the utmost degree. In valour and generosity he surpassed all his compeers and congeners. The lowly and wretched of the world sought refuge here and found sustenance. Throughout his dominions no powerful tyrant could oppress any subject, however humble. All such things as are prohibited by Divine ordinance had disappeared during his reign. Nought save the approbation and satisfaction of God was the cherished concern of his soul. He inquired of them with much courtesy, “ why have you entered our kingdom ? There has never been any communication even between you and us; what motive so strong, then, has drawn you hither ? ” One among them who had seen the world,1 and was eloquent of speech, saluted the king and spake, saying, “ Having heard of your Majesty’s justice and equity, we have sought your Court; and since no one has hitherto returned dis¬ appointed from the royal threshold, we entertain the 1 The Persians say jahdn-dlda bisydr yoyad durogh; “ One who has seen the world tells many lies.” This spokesman of the men begins his speech with a palpable lie.
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