[Pramāṇa](https://indike.org/pramana/) › [Indian literature](https://indike.org/pramana/in) › [Dark Ages](https://indike.org/pramana/in.darkages) › [Mughals (1526–1857)](https://indike.org/pramana/in.darkages.mughal) › [Akbar (1556–1605)](https://indike.org/pramana/in.darkages.mughal.akbar) › [Akbarnāma](https://indike.org/pramana/in.darkages.mughal.akbar.akbarnama) › [The Akbarnama (H. Beveridge), vols. I–II](https://indike.org/pramana/in.darkages.mughal.akbar.akbarnama~en-beveridge) › 3.2.7 # The Book of Akbar 3.2.7 The Akbarnama (H. Beveridge), vols. I–II 3.2.7 - **Language:** English ### [3.2.7](https://indike.org/pramana/in.darkages.mughal.akbar.akbarnama~en-beveridge.3.2.7) 'Tis he who by virtue of his enlightenment and truth, is the world-protecting sovereign of our age, to wit, that Lord of the hosts of sciences,—theatre of God's power,—station of infinite bounties,—unique of the eternal temple,—confidant of the dais of unity,—jewel of the imperial mine,—bezel of God’s signet-ring,—glory of the Giirgdn family,—lamp of the tribe of Timur,—lord of incomparable mystery,—heir of Humāyūn’s throne,—origin of the canons of world-government,—author of universal conquest,—shining forehead of the morning of guidance,—focus of the sun of holiness,—sublime concentration of humanity,—heir-apparent of the sun,—anthology of the books of fate and destiny,—protagonist of triumphant armies,—quintessence of the commingling of nights and days,—cream of the progeny of the elements and the heavenly bodies,—world's eye (sun) of benevolence and bounty,—cheek-mole of sovereignty and fortune,—back-bone of the frame of the Khilafat—bosom-joy of justice and mercy,—brightener (farūzanda) of the jewel of fortune and felicity,—exalter (farāzanda) of the throne and crown,—connoisseur of the gem of the wise,—appreciator of the pearl of lofty genius,—opening the knots of those trammeled in business,—balm of ulcerated hearts,—clear-thoughted stoic,—world-adorning life-giver,—a pictured soul, and incarnate reason,—world of life and life of world,—enlightened truth-seer—lover of the way,—truth-chooser,—of discreet gait and constant intelligence,—wakeful, occupant of the throne of morning,—sole tenant of light’s adytum,—illuminating the Presence Chamber,—knowing the boundaries of the paths,—achiever of universal peace,—site of wondrous gifts,—grandmaster of the grades of sanctity,—initiated in the mysteries of light and darkness,—theatre of Divine and secular truths,—perceiver of the links between the visible and invisible worlds,—knowing secrets, spiritual and temporal,—fountain for those athirst for the sweet waters of communion,—goal of the strayed from the path of perfection,—theatre of refined subtleties and exalted sciences,—resting place of infused knowledge and inspired mysteries,—adorning the travelling litter while in his native land,—light of retirement in society,— apprehending quickly,—retaining long,— giving much, getting little,—pilot of the ship of the universe,— ark of the boundless ocean,—keen-sighted guardian of degrees of honour,—subtle distributor of dignities,—of fortunate genius and auspicious glance,—of happy horoscope and exalted star,—bearer of heavy burdens,—brilliant master of lofty understanding,— ornament of wisdom,—cherisher of the wise,—world-adorning conqueror,—supporting friends,— scattering foes,—binding enemies,—opening countries,—exalter of the thrones of majesty and awe,—uplifter of the cushions of pomp and prosperity,— warder of faith and state,—protector of throne and signet,—beautifier of the seven climes,—adorner of throne and diadem,—rank-breaking royal cavalier,—tiger-throwing falcon,—champion of the battle-field of the Holy War,—combatant stalking over the seven worlds,—bulwark builder of travel while yet abiding in his native land,—a lamp for those who gather in privacy.” In a note to the first epithet, Colonel Jarrett adds; - [Previous: 3.2.6](https://indike.org/pramana/in.darkages.mughal.akbar.akbarnama~en-beveridge.3.2.6) - [Next: 3.2.8](https://indike.org/pramana/in.darkages.mughal.akbar.akbarnama~en-beveridge.3.2.8) - [Up: 3.2](https://indike.org/pramana/in.darkages.mughal.akbar.akbarnama~en-beveridge.3.2) ## Linked texts (1) - [Akbarnāma](https://indike.org/pramana/in.darkages.mughal.akbar.akbarnama.1.170-193) — Abū'l-Faḍl ʿAllāmī 1589, Persian --- Source: [https://indike.org/pramana/in.darkages.mughal.akbar.akbarnama~en-beveridge.3.2.7](https://indike.org/pramana/in.darkages.mughal.akbar.akbarnama~en-beveridge.3.2.7) · Pramāṇa