In Section 31 of Attar's Mosibat Nameh, an allegory involving Hasan of Basra is used to explore the nature of true leadership and spiritual authority. When asked why Hasan is considered the preeminent elder in Basra, it is explained that while others depend on his knowledge, he is entirely independent of worldly attachments, provisions, and the favors of others. This section conveys the moral that true mastery and authority stem from absolute contentment and detachment from the material world, rather than worldly power or dependency.