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Mystical Annihilation and Transcendence of Duality in Attar's Mokhtar Nameh (Chapter 6, Poem 68)
In Chapter 6, Poem 68 of Attar's Mokhtar Nameh, the poet explores the Sufi concept of mystical annihilation (fana). The speaker describes a profound state of being that exists beyond conventional dichotomies, such as body versus soul, or manifest versus hidden. By declaring themselves to be 'neither infidel nor Muslim,' the poet transcends orthodox religious labels. This 'wondrous annihilation' dissolves the separate ego, leading to a realization of ultimate cosmic unity where the seeker identifies intimately with everything they perceive.
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Updated 2026-07-04
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