In Chapter 8, Poem 12 of Attar's Mokhtar Nameh, the theme of absolute self-surrender in the pursuit of divine love is central. The poem instructs the seeker to give up everything to the Beloved, particularly the things they find most pleasing. The imagery of staking one's soul with manly courage underscores the requirement of total commitment, straightforwardness, and fearless devotion in the spiritual journey.