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Bewilderment at the Origins of Sorrow in Attar's Mokhtar Nameh (Chapter 43, Poem 20)

In Chapter 43, Poem 20 of Attar's Mokhtar Nameh, the poet explores the overwhelming and inexplicable nature of human suffering. The speaker questions the sudden appearance of obscuring "clouds" and a path as perilous as a "sword," expressing deep bewilderment at their origins. The poem concludes with a profound sense of helplessness and regret, emphasizing the existential burden of experiencing immense inner pain and sorrow without being able to comprehend why it arose.

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