What were Imam Khomeini’s advice to authorities on adopting a simple life style?

Imam's letter to the Soviet Union leader contained much wisdom and sound advice

Imam Khomeini then suggested that, if Mikhail Gorbachev desired to become more familiar with Islamic concepts, the Soviet leader should command his scholars to study the philosophical works of al-Farabi, Avicenna, Sohravardi and Mullah Sadra to become familiar with the “nature of knowledge” which is different from the “nature of matter.”

The Impact of Imam Khomeini`s Mystical Thought on his Social Life Style.

Imam Khomeini advised seminary students to make plans to realize the results and effects

Imam Khomeini once addressing the seminary students said: You should make plans to realize the results and effects of you work, and you should be serious about reaching your fundamental and basic goal. When you enter the seminary, before anything else, you should plan to reform yourselves.

Learning sciences must pave way for refinement of soul and acquisition of virtues

Imam Khomeini advised seminary students that the learning of these sciences in reality is an introduction to the refinement of the soul and the acquisition of virtue

If man does not cast pollution from the core of his soul, Imam Khomeini explained

According to Imam Khomeini, if man does not cast pollution from the core of his soul, not only will whatever studying and learning he does be of no benefit by itself, rather it will actually be harmful.

Imam’s advice to seminary students

Source: Imam speeches addressed to seminary students

Independence and self-sufficiency from viewpoint of Imam Khomeini