Iranmehr Aryan

The ancient Andarznāmeh (books of counsel) are texts that contain ethical teachings from the kings and sages of ancient Persia (Iran). Portions of these works also include political guidance, reflecting the ethos of governance during that time. For example, in the Counsels of Ardashir Babakan, we read that a ruler must first consider God, then the people, and only afterwards himself… According to the advice of Bozorgmehr, the wisest action for a king is to consult with scholars. Even the king himself must seek knowledge, read many books, and be open to learning from the sciences of other nations.