Life and Conditions of the People of Hindustan (1200–1550 A.D.) c7.s4.46

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explains in one place the surest way of acquiring greatness. He tells us that there was nothing marvellous about the great Faridun. He was neither born as an angel, nor made of amber or camphor in place of ordinary human flesh; he was simply lavish in his gifts. So, if thou takest to generous gifts, thou too shalt become the Faridun of thy age. (Vide A., 298). In one place, Khusrau borrows a metaphor to illustrate the point. If somebody is anxious to shine like a luminary on earth, let him cultivate the virtue of giving away his wealth, as the luminaries do their light. Vide A.S., 41.