In Chapter 42, Poem 14 of Attar's Mokhtar Nameh, the poet explores the theme of reciprocal seeking between the lover and the Divine Beloved. The speaker expresses exhaustion from unilaterally searching for union and boldly implores the Beloved to initiate the search, invoking the idea of mutual loyalty in love. Furthermore, the striking imagery of the lover's heart as a consuming fire—so intense that it would burn the Beloved's hand if laid upon it—illustrates the uncontrollable, agonizing, and overwhelming nature of spiritual passion.