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Self-Annihilation and the Transience of Hardship in Attar's Mokhtar Nameh (Chapter 28, Poem 13)
In Chapter 28, Poem 13 of Attar's Mokhtar Nameh, the poet explores the intertwining themes of mystical self-annihilation (Fana) and the endurance of worldly hardships. The poem suggests that true liberation from worldly distinctions is achieved only when one completely abandons the ego and merges with Divine Unity (Tawhid). Furthermore, it offers profound consolation in the face of ongoing spiritual and worldly struggles by echoing the timeless wisdom that all hardships, no matter how severe, will eventually pass.
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Updated 2026-07-05
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