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Contentment and Independence from Royal Patronage in Section 19

In Section 19 of the Hadiqat al-Haqiqah, Sanai delivers a personal declaration of 'istighna' (spiritual independence) and 'qana'at' (contentment), rejecting the pursuit of worldly status, wealth, and marriage. He explicitly declines royal favors and crowns, asserting that accepting such gifts imposes a heavy 'collar of obligation' ('minnat') that compromises spiritual freedom. Furthermore, Sanai refutes the notion that his poetry is driven by greed ('tama'), framing his panegyrics not as tools for securing material rewards, but as expressions of spiritual truth.

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