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The Allegory of the Elder of China and the Truth in Asrar Nameh

This concept explores the allegory from Section 2 of Attar's Asrar Nameh, where a wise man travels to an elder in China to ask about the truth. The elder explains that the truth consists of ten parts, emphasizing that silence and speaking less are the most crucial. The allegory uses the metaphor of a diver seeking pearls in the ocean of meaning, illustrating that to attain profound spiritual truths, one must hold their breath and embrace silence.

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Updated 2026-07-03

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Persian Literature Prerequisite Course