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Annihilation of Intellect and Thought in Love in Attar's Mokhtar Nameh (Chapter 6, Poem 50)

In Chapter 6, Poem 50 of Attar's Mokhtar Nameh, the fundamental conflict between mystical love and rational intellect is highlighted. The poem illustrates that upon the arrival of profound spiritual love, the intellect and rational judgment completely depart. While the intellect formerly roamed the 'two worlds' freely, the overwhelming reality of love leaves absolutely no space for human thought, emphasizing that spiritual realization transcends rational boundaries.

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