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Divine Illumination and Root Connection in Attar's Mokhtar Nameh (Chapter 13, Poem 3)

In Chapter 13, Poem 3 of Attar's Mokhtar Nameh, two natural metaphors are employed to illustrate the necessity of constant spiritual connection to the Divine. First, the poem asserts that a stone cannot transform into a precious jewel without remaining in the radiant light of the sun. This symbolizes that a seeker's soul requires continuous exposure to divine illumination to reach spiritual perfection. Second, a branch that fails to remain united with its root will inevitably break and wither. This metaphor emphasizes that human existence and spiritual vitality rely entirely on maintaining an unbroken union with the original Divine source.

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