The Beginning

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The Beginning

The pure God shaped you out of dust, so, servant, stay as humble as the earth. Don't be greedy, world-burning, or defiant; you were made from earth, not fire. When the terrible fire raised its neck in pride, the earth laid itself down in humility. Because the fire chose arrogance and the earth chose meekness, one became a demon, the other became a human being.
Explanation: This alludes to the story of Iblis (Satan), made of fire, who refused to bow before Adam, made of clay, and so was cast down while humble clay became human.

Original · Persian

بخش ۱ - سر آغاز

ز خاک آفریدت خداوند پاک پس ای بنده افتادگی کن چو خاک
حریص و جهان سوز و سرکش مباش ز خاک آفریدندت آتش مباش
چو گردن کشید آتش هولناک به بیچارگی تن بینداخت خاک
چو آن سرفرازی نمود، این کمی از آن دیو کردند، از این آدمی