Concept

Existential Bewilderment and the Indifference of the World in Attar's Mokhtar Nameh (Chapter 9, Poem 48)

In Chapter 9, Poem 48 of the Mokhtar Nameh, Attar addresses the state of existential bewilderment (Hayrah) and the pain of an unaware heart. The poem highlights the soul's exhaustion when confronting the indifference of the universe, where the affairs of the world remain unchanged regardless of the individual's presence, leading to a profound inquiry into the purpose of existence.

0

1

Updated 2026-07-04

Contributors are:

Who are from:

References


Tags

Humanities

Literature

Persian Literature Prerequisite Course