In this allegory from Attar's Mosibat Nameh, a street-sweeper wanders the path, sweeping the dust in the lane of the King. When questioned why he sweeps only there, he replies that he does it so people recognize him as the King's street-sweeper, finding eternal honor and reward simply in bearing that name and connection to the King. The story illustrates the Sufi concept of seeking honor and identity through humble service to the Divine (the King), where even the lowliest association with the Beloved is deemed the ultimate spiritual reward.