읽기› 권 5› 아야즈(Ayaz)의 방에서 왕에게로 돌아가는 빈 주머니의 참소꾼들, 마치 선지자들의 무죄함과 순수함이 드러날 때 그들을 의심했던 자들처럼 부끄러워하는 모습. “얼굴들이 희게 되고 얼굴들이 검게 되는 날(یوم تبیض وجوه و تسود وجوه)”과, “알라께 거짓말을 한 자들의 얼굴이 검게 되는 것을 그대가 보리라(تری الذین کذبوا علی الله وجوههم مسودة)”는 말씀› 대구 2091
M5:2091 — گفت شه نه این نواز و این گداز / من نخواهم کرد هست آن ایاز
M5:2091
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The King rejects the courtiers' pleas for mercy and their self-abasement, stating that their actions and their suffering are not what he seeks, because his true confidant, Ayaz, is already with him and embodies the loyalty he values.
This couplet marks a turning point in the story of the King and the slanderers of Ayaz. After the King reveals the truth about Ayaz's character and the courtiers' malicious lies, the slanderers are filled with shame and fear. They prostrate themselves before the King, offering their lives and begging for forgiveness, describing their intense regret as a 'burning pain' and hoping for the King's 'grace.'
However, the King's response, as captured in this beyt, is decisive and dismissive. He declares that he will not accept their feigned humility or their dramatic expressions of remorse. His statement, "Ayaz is already there," is crucial. It signifies that the King's trust and affection are already fully placed in Ayaz, who remained loyal and true throughout the ordeal. The courtiers' belated repentance and self-serving pleas are irrelevant because they cannot undo their treachery or replace the steadfastness of Ayaz. The King sees through their performance, understanding that their 'burning pain' is born of self-preservation, not genuine contrition, and their request for 'grace' is an attempt to manipulate him.
This beyt underscores the Sufi theme of true devotion versus outward show. Ayaz's loyalty was intrinsic and unwavering, while the courtiers' 'nawaz' (grace/favor) and 'godaz' (burning/melting, here referring to their self-abasement) are superficial and opportunistic. The King, representing divine wisdom, values the inner truth and genuine connection that Ayaz embodies, rendering the hypocritical gestures of the slanderers meaningless.
- نواز
- Grace, favor, comfort; here, potentially referring to the King's mercy or the courtiers' attempts to curry favor.
- گداز
- Melting, burning, anguish; here, referring to the courtiers' intense shame and self-abasement.
- ایاز
- Ayaz, the loyal and wise servant of the King, whose integrity was slandered by the envious courtiers.
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