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Divine Unveiling and the Metamorphosis of the Soul in Attar's Mokhtar Nameh (Poem 66)
In Poem 66 of Attar's Mokhtar Nameh, the poet illustrates the overwhelming effect of the Divine presence on the human soul and heart. The soul melts ('turns to water') from its intense yearning and seeking, while the heart's wakefulness is rendered a mere sleep before the awe of the Divine. Furthermore, the poem suggests that if the Divine face were to emerge from its veil, its profound illumination would transform every single particle into a sun. This emphasizes the absolute majesty of divine revelation and the total spiritual metamorphosis of the seeker and the universe.
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Updated 2026-07-03
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Persian Literature Prerequisite Course