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Spiritual Annihilation (Fana) in Attar's Mokhtar Nameh (Chapter 44, Poem 49)
In Chapter 44, Poem 49 of Attar's Mokhtar Nameh, the poet employs Qalandari imagery such as the "morning wine" and the "Cupbearer" to symbolize the reception of divine grace and spiritual awakening. The central theme of the quatrain is the "tavern of annihilation" (kharabat-e fana), representing the ultimate mystical state of Fana, where the seeker's individual ego is completely obliterated. The call to cast a "great shout" throughout the ruined world signifies the ecstatic and overwhelming realization of abandoning worldly conventions for ultimate spiritual truth.
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Updated 2026-07-06
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