A reflection on certain verses and expressions in Sa’di’s Gulistan

In this study, attempts have been made to present other recorded pronunciations and readings of some verses and expressions of Sa’di’s Gulistan (based on Foroughi’s and Yusefi’s editions). In this, some of the recordings of those verses and expressions, old expositions of Sa’di’s works such as Seraj al-Din Arezu’s commentary, and that of Ghiyas al-Din Rampuri’s as well as the recordings of Dehkhoda’s Loghat-nameh have been in mind. By taking into consideration the rule: “the more difficult recording is preferable”, one can confirm the accuracy of some of the recommended recordings.In the present article, reference has also been made to the correct pronunciation and interpretations of a number of expressions. All these have been categorized into five groups: (1) thought-provoking recordings in manuscripts and commentaries, (2) preference of Foroughi’s over Yusefi’s recording by providing a new suggestion, (3) revisiting the pronunciation of certain words,  (4) reconsidering the exposition of certain expressions, (5) comparative corrections.