M5:4086 — ای کریمی که کرمهای جهان / محو گردد پیش ایثارت نهان

This couplet is part of Ayaz's impassioned plea to Sultan Mahmud, who is contemplating executing his emirs. Ayaz, a trusted courtier, steps forward to intercede, using a string of hyperbolic praises to soften the king's heart and remind him of his noble attributes, particularly his magnanimity and capacity for forgiveness.

The phrase «کرمهای جهان محو گردد پیش ایثارت نهان» (all worldly generosities are effaced before your hidden bounty) is key here. Ayaz isn't just praising the king's obvious acts of generosity; he's highlighting the hidden nature of the king's giving, implying a depth of compassion and a divine quality to his beneficence. This elevates the king's status beyond mere earthly rulers, subtly appealing to his spiritual side and his role as a just and merciful sovereign. By emphasizing the king's 'hidden bounty' (ایثارت نهان), Ayaz suggests that the king's true generosity is not for show but stems from an inherent, profound benevolence, making his potential act of forgiveness even more fitting and glorious. This flattery serves a strategic purpose: to create an emotional opening for Ayaz's subsequent appeal for clemency.