A Content-based Comparative Study of Kelileh and Demneh (Bahramshahi) and Sanai's Hadigheah

Abul-Maali Nasr Allah Monshi and Hakim Sanai Are among the most eminent scholars of the Persian literature who lived nearly at the same period. They have bestowed the two invaluable books Hadighah-al- Haghigha and Kelileh and Demneh upon the rich Persian language and culture. These two works glittered like stars within Bahramsha's sky. Although Abul - Ma' Ali has seemingly translated Ibn al-Moqaffa's Kalilah and Dimnah, we are well-aware that he has manifested his skill because of his proficiency in both Persian and Arabic literature. Besides, by considering fidelity to its original, he has ornamented Ibn al-Moqaffa's writing with quaint verses, Prophet's saying, Adages, and the poem poetry of Iranian and Arab poets. In addition, he has meant to express the content in a more profound and immense way, and he has definitely had a new creation. Therefore, the researcher has compared these two works from the viewpoint of content to examine their mutual influence upon one another within Ghaznavi's cultural atmosphere by relying on anecdotes, Adages, poems, allusions, and special expressions and interpretations. As a result, the Ibn al-Moqaffa's influence on Sanai would be more illuminating than before.