Concept

Ineffability of Mystical Love in Attar's Mokhtar Nameh (Chapter 29, Poem 12)

In Poem 12 of Chapter 29 in Attar's Mokhtar Nameh, the speaker expresses a profound and humble devotion to the Divine Beloved. The poem highlights the ineffability of the mystical experience, emphasizing that the intimate 'tale' shared between the lover and the Beloved—connected to 'every tip of Your hair'—is so deep and personal that it 'can never be told.' This illustrates the limits of language in capturing the true depths of spiritual love and the soul's intimate connection with the Divine.

0

1

Updated 2026-07-05

Contributors are:

Who are from:

References


Tags

Humanities

Literature

Persian Literature Prerequisite Course