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The Absolute Worth of Divine Love and Union in Attar's Mokhtar Nameh (Chapter 35, Poem 6)
In Chapter 35, Poem 6 of the Mokhtar Nameh, Attar of Nishapur highlights the infinite value of divine love and union, which far surpasses any earthly power or cosmic domain.
Key Concepts:
- Transcendence over Worldly Power: Attar declares that the experience of divine love is worth more than 'a thousand kingdoms' (هزار پادشاهی), emphasizing the worthlessness of worldly sovereignty in comparison to spiritual realization.
- The Cosmic Scale of Union: The idiom 'from the moon to the fish' (ز ماه تا به ماهی) represents the entire created universe—from the highest celestial sphere to the lowest depths of the earth. Union with the Divine is described as being worth this entire cosmic span, signifying its all-encompassing value.
- The Justification of Sacrifice: Because the Divine Beloved possesses unmatched beauty (رخی بدین زیبائی), any sacrifice, suffering, or price demanded of the lover is deemed entirely fair and worthwhile (هرچه خواهی ارزد).
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Updated 2026-07-05
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