The Book of Akbar 290.5

290.5

A large number of the luckless foe went to the world of non-existence. Sikandar went off with his men to the Daman-i-koh of the Panjab. Khwaja Musafiri, one of the gallant men, came in his path. When Sikandar saw that a man was going to attack him, he turned, but though he put his hand to his sword, he could not draw it. After many attempts he disengaged himself from him and came away from that dangerous place. What else but this can happen to those intoxicated with the world and proud of their glory? His Majesty Jahanbani in the midst of the worldly success, which is a wine that overthrows men, was wise and made supplications to God. And he conducted himself with perfect wisdom towards all classes. What marvel then that he was successful! Obedience to wisdom the Sultan (Sultan-i-khird) fits the work to the desire. Firstly; it makes the intention good. Secondly; effort is made in work suitable to one’s condition. Thirdly; when good results are obtained the credit of them is not given to oneself. And no author is recognised except the omnipotent God. In fine His Majesty in order to teach the superficial, and in order to show respect to the various degrees of supplication, did not confine himself to inward thanksgiving, but had recourse to external acts, and prostrated himself in prayer to God.