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The Allegory of the Ghouri's Impulsive Spiritual Journey in Jami's Haft Awrang

In Jami's Haft Awrang, a simple-minded man from Ghor is deeply moved by a preacher's sermon on the virtues of Hajj and impulsively sets out on the pilgrimage without any preparation, only to turn back exhausted from the very first stage. This narrative serves as a spiritual allegory for the mystical path (suluk). It warns seekers against relying solely on sudden, emotional enthusiasm (shawq) without the necessary spiritual discipline, patience, and preparation required to endure the arduous journey of self-refinement. Jami highlights that the path to divine proximity cannot be bypassed in a single bound; premature zeal without maturity inevitably leads to failure and retreat.

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