Concept
The Allegory of the Beloved of Tus and Servitude in Mosibat Nameh
In Attar's Mosibat Nameh, the story of the ailing Beloved of Tus (معشوق طوسی) and the youth who attempts to pray for his recovery illustrates the spiritual value of absolute servitude (bandegi) and humility (dhull). When the youth recites the Fatiha for him, the Beloved directs the prayer back to God, emphasizing that the dervish has no separate existence and that all belongs to the Divine. The allegory highlights that while the universe is filled with God's absolute sovereignty (khodavandi), it is through human servitude and humility that the true spiritual excitement and purpose of creation are realized.
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Updated 2026-07-03
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Persian Literature Prerequisite Course