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Bewilderment and Divine Omniscience in Attar's Mokhtar Nameh (Chapter 41, Poem 16)
In Chapter 41, Poem 16 of Attar's Mokhtar Nameh, the poet explores the theme of 'bewilderment' (ḥayrānī) as the essence of divine love. The lover's passion is described as the 'capital of wandering', emphasizing the disorientation inherent in the spiritual journey. Additionally, the poem highlights divine omniscience; the lover questions why the Beloved asks about their suffering when the Divine already intimately knows their inner state better than they do themselves.
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Updated 2026-07-06
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Persian Literature Prerequisite Course