Concept
The Allegory of Khosh-Khosh and Acceptance of Divine Decree in Mosibat Nameh
In this allegory from Attar's Mosibat Nameh, the character Khosh-Khosh (Cheerful) represents the spiritual station of contentment (raza). He maintains his joyful state despite the catastrophic loss of his home and family, reasoning that because all events originate from the Divine ('the Friend'), they are inherently good. The poem teaches that true spiritual health is found in seeking contentment within every situation and recognizing the divine source of both grace and affliction.
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Updated 2026-07-03
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