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Divine Love and the Radiant Core of the Soul in Attar's Mokhtar Nameh (Chapter 27, Poem 5)

In Chapter 27, Poem 5 of Attar's Mokhtar Nameh, the poet illustrates the profound impact of divine love, describing it as the radiant force that illuminates every atom. The verse expresses absolute submission to the Divine will, viewing every decree as inherently good. Central to the poem is the realization that the Divine Beloved is the very 'core' or 'marrow' (مغز) of the soul, a spiritual awakening that results in an overwhelming, uncontainable joy.

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