In the 11th tale of Sultan Mahmud and Ayaz from Attar's Elahi Nameh, the narrative explores the Sufi concept of the Beloved's absolute spiritual sovereignty over the Lover. When Sultan Mahmud asks if anyone possesses greater royal power than him, Ayaz boldly claims that his own kingdom is vastly superior. Ayaz explains that while Mahmud rules the physical world, Mahmud's heart is entirely captivated and ruled by Ayaz. This allegory illustrates how mystical love inverts worldly hierarchies: the earthly king becomes a willing subordinate, and the beloved (representing the Divine or spiritual ideal) holds true, ultimate dominion over the lover's soul.