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The Allegory of the Fool and the Farmer in Sanai's Hadiqat al-Haqiqah

In Section 20 of Sanai's Hadiqat al-Haqiqah, the allegory of the fool asking a farmer to grow cotton without planting cottonseeds illustrates the foolishness of expecting spiritual rewards or outcomes without prerequisite effort or cause. Sanai uses this agricultural metaphor to teach that spiritual attainment and divine reward require diligent action and adherence to guidance, showing that no treasure is obtained without labor.

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