The Allegory of Seclusion and Spiritual Resignation in the Sequel to the Ghouri's Story
In the sequel to the story of the Ghouri in Jami's Haft Awrang, the traveler's return from his failed, impulsive pilgrimage leads him to choose complete seclusion ('uzlat) and withdrawal from society (aghyar). This narrative serves as a spiritual allegory for the aftermath of premature mystical enthusiasm. When a seeker sets out without preparation and inevitably fails, they are confronted with their limitations and the arduous reality of the path, which can lead to exhaustion and spiritual resignation. However, the Ghouri's decision to withdraw from 'strangers' (aghyar) because he could not attain the company of the 'Friend' (yar) also underscores a key Sufi practice: safeguarding one's spiritual state by avoiding worldly distractions and bad company when direct divine communion is out of reach.
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