In Chapter 18, Poem 36 of Attar's Mokhtar Nameh, the poet advises the spiritual seeker to embrace gradual progress and patience. By counseling the traveler not to demand an 'immense fortune' or a 'mountain' at the very first step, Attar emphasizes that the spiritual journey begins with humble, manageable stages. He encourages the seeker to fully engage with any spiritual task that presents itself, even if it appears as small as a 'fingernail's tip', and to do so without sorrow or complaint. This poem highlights the themes of humility, diligent effort, and the understanding that monumental spiritual achievements are built upon persistent, uncomplaining engagement with small steps.