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Restlessness and Abasement in the Valley of Love in Attar's Mokhtar Nameh (Chapter 6, Poem 55)
In Chapter 6, Poem 55 of Attar's Mokhtar Nameh, the spiritual seeker's journey is depicted as an arduous progression through the valley of love. The poem establishes that profound restlessness and abasement (lowliness) are the essential capital for this pursuit. Attar emphasizes the eternal sorrow and longing required in this elevated spiritual station, where every moment of the journey feels like a thousand years of lamentation, reflecting the infinite and demanding nature of divine love.
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Updated 2026-07-03
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Persian Literature Prerequisite Course