[Pramāṇa](https://indike.org/pramana/) › [Indian literature](https://indike.org/pramana/in) › [Dark Ages](https://indike.org/pramana/in.darkages) › [State papers](https://indike.org/pramana/in.darkages.admin) › [Āʾīn-i Akbarī](https://indike.org/pramana/in.darkages.admin.ain-i-akbari) › [The Ain i Akbari (Blochmann, Jarrett)](https://indike.org/pramana/in.darkages.admin.ain-i-akbari~en-blochmann-jarrett) › 6.1.2 # The Institutes of Akbar 6.1.2 The Áín i Akbari (Blochmann, Jarrett) 6.1.2 - **Language:** English ### [6.1.2](https://indike.org/pramana/in.darkages.admin.ain-i-akbari~en-blochmann-jarrett.6.1.2) It is only my personal knowledge of him, a priceless jewel, which I send to the market place of the world, and my heart feels proud of being engaged in such an undertaking. But it could not have been from self-laudation that I have taken upon myself to carry out so great a task—a work which even heavenly beings would find beset with difficulties; for such a motive would expose my inability and shortsightedness. My sole object in writing this work was, first, to impart to all that take an interest in this auspicious century, a knowledge of the wisdom, magnanimity, and energy of him who understands the minutest indications of all things, created and divine, striding as he does over the field of knowledge; and, secondly, to leave future generations a noble legacy. The payment of a debt of gratitude is an ornament of life, and a provision for man’s last journey. There may be some in this world of ambitious strife, where natures are so different, desires so numerous, equity so rare, and guidance so scarce, who, by making use of this source of wisdom, will escape from the perplexities of the endless chaos of knowledge and deeds. It is with this aim that I describe some of the regulations of the great king, thus leaving for far and near, a standard work of wisdom. In doing so, I have of course, to speak of the exalted position of a king, and also to describe the condition of those who are assistants in this great office. - [Previous: 6.1.1](https://indike.org/pramana/in.darkages.admin.ain-i-akbari~en-blochmann-jarrett.6.1.1) - [Next: 6.1.3](https://indike.org/pramana/in.darkages.admin.ain-i-akbari~en-blochmann-jarrett.6.1.3) - [Up: 6.1](https://indike.org/pramana/in.darkages.admin.ain-i-akbari~en-blochmann-jarrett.6.1) --- Source: [https://indike.org/pramana/in.darkages.admin.ain-i-akbari~en-blochmann-jarrett.6.1.2](https://indike.org/pramana/in.darkages.admin.ain-i-akbari~en-blochmann-jarrett.6.1.2) · Pramāṇa