| b.) “The ruler must remain unseen, but still must enter into and direct all events in his country. As invisibly visible.” !!! c.) “I rejoice that I have been able to apply in my life, the sacred Teaching, that I gave people contentment, and that I was made more prominent in the light—by the shadow of my great enemies.” Thus Akbar spoke about knowing the value of enemies. *d.) Friends do not reveal the greatness of a Teaching, as much as do its enemies. *e.) If an enemy is a shadow, then slander is a trumpet call. *5.) Be friendly to the elements, especially fire. |
| No one exists without a shadow 1.) Everyone has his (or her) own enemy. 2.) The importance of one’s enemy, indicates one’s own importance – just as the size of a shadow is determined by the size of the object. 3.) One should not concern oneself too much about one’s enemies, nor should one regard them with disdain! 4.) From Akbar the Great, [an emperor’s wisdom]: a.) Called his enemies, “friends in disguise.” !!! |