Sanai's Condemnation of Lust and the Illusion of Physical Beauty
In Section 11 of the Hadiqat al-Haqiqah, Sanai condemns the indulgence in carnal lust (shahwat) and the pursuit of physical beauties (butan). He warns the spiritual seeker that while these objects of desire may outwardly appear radiant and angelic—likening themselves to houris—they are inwardly destructive. Sanai employs harsh metaphors, describing them as demons (div) and venomous snakes (mar) with poison in their fangs, arguing that they tear the heart and pierce the soul. The poem emphasizes that yielding to such lust binds individuals to base, selfish desires, ultimately destroying their spiritual dignity and inner well-being.
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