In this poem, Attar illustrates the Sufi concept of self-annihilation (fana) as a prerequisite for experiencing divine existence and illumination (baqa). The poet describes how the radiance of the Divine's sun-like face illuminates both soul and body, leading to the dissolution of the individual self. It is only when the seeker becomes entirely non-existent (niyst) that the true existence of the Beloved shines upon them, demonstrating that divine union requires the complete eradication of ego and personal identity.