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Divine Decree and Human Bewilderment in Attar's Mokhtar Nameh (Poem 87)
Poem 87 of Attar's Mokhtar Nameh explores the spiritual state of bewilderment (heyrani) brought about by the absolute and incomprehensible nature of divine decree. The poet emphasizes the vast ontological distance between God and the human servant ('You are You and I am I'), using this stark contrast to humbly question the necessity of divine wrath upon such a lowly, insignificant creature. The spatial imagery of the 'circle of command' and the 'wilderness of decree' vividy illustrates the inescapable, overwhelming reality of God's will, leaving the seeker in a perpetual state of awe and wandering.
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Updated 2026-07-03
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Persian Literature Prerequisite Course