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Active Spiritual Engagement and Detachment from Judgment in Attar's Mokhtar Nameh (Chapter 18, Poem 37)
In Chapter 18, Poem 37 of Attar's Mokhtar Nameh, the poet advises seekers to detach their minds from the societal judgments of 'good and evil' and instead connect their hearts deeply to the soul. Importantly, the poem clarifies that this spiritual detachment does not equate to passive avoidance. When a 'wondrous endeavor' or profound spiritual challenge arises, the seeker is instructed not to step aside, but to 'gird their loins' and actively commit to the task with courage and dedication.
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Updated 2026-07-04
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Persian Literature Prerequisite Course