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Absolute Sacrifice and the Infinite Gamble of Love in Attar's Mokhtar Nameh (Chapter 33, Poem 31)

In Chapter 33, Poem 31 of Attar's Mokhtar Nameh, the poet explores the theme of absolute sacrifice in the pursuit of divine love. The metaphor of "gambling away" one's soul, body, religion, and the entirety of both worlds illustrates a state of unconditional devotion. Despite having surrendered everything conceivable, the mystic lover's desire remains unquenched, demonstrating the infinite and all-consuming nature of spiritual love.

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