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The Allegory of the Madman's Detachment for Truth in Mosibat Nameh

In Attar's Mosibat Nameh, the tale of a madman who wanders far from his city and kinsmen serves as an allegory for complete devotion to Divine Truth. The madman explains that experiencing Truth directly, without metaphor, has alienated him from worldly attachments. This illustrates the mystic's journey where true spiritual realization necessitates severing societal ties and enduring earthly estrangement for the sake of the Beloved.

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