In Chapter 18, Poem 27 of Attar's Mokhtar Nameh, the pursuit of divine union is depicted as a relentless and arduous endeavor. The imagery of playing backgammon and galloping a horse signifies active, daring engagement in this spiritual quest. Attar emphasizes that the seeker must persist even when the longing seems 'impossible' and must never 'drop the shield' of fortitude. Ultimately, the path requires total consumption ('one must burn') to achieve the spiritual goal, underscoring that union demands unwavering commitment and self-sacrifice.