In Farid al-Din Attar's 'Elahi Nameh', the tale of Sultan Mahmud inspecting his army while his beloved Ayaz remains absent serves as an allegory for the hidden, sacred nature of the Divine Beloved. When Mahmud summons Ayaz to join the military parade, Ayaz responds that a true lover never exposes their beloved to public display. This narrative illustrates the Sufi doctrine that divine love and the ultimate Truth transcend worldly manifestations of power; the true Beloved is kept veiled and intimate, far removed from the superficial gaze of the public.