In this tale from Attar's Mosibat Nameh, Ayaz unconditionally breaks a priceless ruby cup at King Mahmud's command, shocking the onlookers who mourn the loss of such a treasure. The story serves as a profound allegory for absolute devotion, submission, and obedience to the Divine. Ayaz explains that fulfilling the king's command is far more valuable than the material worth of the cup, symbolizing how a true spiritual seeker prioritizes Divine Will over any worldly attachments or conventional human rationality.