In this tale from Farid al-Din Attar's Asrar Nameh, a king allows his army to plunder his palace. While everyone rushes to gather wealth, one devoted slave remains motionless before the king. When prompted to take his share, the slave replies that gazing upon the king is far superior to any material gain. Touched by this devotion, the king offers the slave precious jewels, but the slave instead grasps the king's finger, signifying that he desires the king alone, not his treasures.

This narrative functions as a profound Sufi allegory about spiritual sincerity. The slave represents the true mystic or lover of God, while the king symbolizes the Divine. The tale illustrates that the highest form of devotion requires seeking the Beloved (God) for His own sake, completely rejecting transactional spirituality that focuses on worldly blessings, miracles, or even the rewards of paradise.