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Attar's Portrayal of the Spirit as the Locus of Absolute Unity in the Mosibat Nameh

In the Fortieth Discourse of the Mosibat Nameh, Attar depicts the Pilgrim's final station of the spiritual journey: the Spirit (Ruh). The poem portrays the Spirit as the ultimate locus of absolute monotheism (Tawhid-e Mutlaq), which transcends rational intellect (Aql) and cognitive description. Lacking external name or form, the Spirit represents the direct reflection of the divine majesty and serves as the final internal gate before union with the Divine.

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