In Attar's Elahi Nameh, the tale of Moses and the devout ascetic illustrates the Sufi ideal of unconditional love and pure devotion. When Moses informs the ascetic that God has placed his name among the damned, the man paradoxically rejoices and intensifies his worship. His joy stems from the profound realization that God has at least noticed him and mentioned his name. This narrative demonstrates the spiritual teaching that true devotion is completely detached from the desire for heavenly reward or the fear of hell, seeking only the Beloved's attention and acknowledgment.