In Chapter 16, Poem 20 of Attar's Mokhtar Nameh, the poet explores the themes of humility and pacing in the spiritual journey. He contrasts the restless, continuous motion of the sky with the lowly, grounded nature of the earth, suggesting that excessive, frantic striving leads to inevitable exhaustion and grounding. The poem personifies Divine Love as a guide advising the seeker to slow down ('Go a bit slower!'), warning that attempting to rush the spiritual path will paradoxically result in being forcefully slowed down. This emphasizes patience, humility, and surrender over restless ambition.