In Section 15 of the Hadiqat al-Haqiqah, Sanai presents a humorous yet profound tale of a destitute cotton carder (panbah-zan) who is insulted by his wife as being both broke (muflis) and a cuckold (qaltaban). The cotton carder responds with a witty defense, attributing his poverty to the heavens (divine fate) and his marital status to his wife, thereby absolving himself of blame.

Sanai uses this lighthearted story to transition into a serious spiritual discourse on the Sufi virtue of contentment (qana'at). He argues that true safety ('afiyat) and wealth lie in choosing the 'corner of contentment' and avoiding the traps of worldly greed. By withdrawing from material desires and societal judgment, the seeker achieves inner peace, protecting themselves from being harmed by others and preventing themselves from harming anyone in return.