In Attar's Elahi Nameh, the 'Tale of Bahlool' (حکایت بهلول) illustrates the profound spiritual devotion of the 'wise fool' archetype. When tormented and stoned by children, Bahlool's primary concern is not his physical pain or safety. Instead, he fears that a large stone might cripple his legs, which would force him to perform his daily prayers sitting down rather than standing. He hands the children a small stone, begging them to use only small ones so his religious duties remain unhindered. This narrative serves as a Sufi allegory for prioritizing spiritual obligations and one's connection with the Divine over worldly comfort and bodily suffering.