In Section 9 of Jami's Haft Awrang (specifically within Silsilat al-Dhahab), Jami employs a classic pastoral metaphor to define the ethical responsibilities of a king. He equates the ruler to a shepherd (shaban), the subjects to a flock (rameh), and tyrannical officials or oppressors to wolves (gorg). According to Jami, the fundamental purpose of the shepherd's vigilance is to ensure the flock's safety from the wolves. The poem strongly condemns any leniency or reconciliation between the shepherd and the wolf, warning that showing mercy to oppressors results in devastating harm and injustice to the vulnerable subjects.