In Sanai's Hadiqat al-Haqiqah, the tale of the Zoroastrian feeding a bird in winter serves as an allegory for divine mercy, justice, and the Sufi principle of absolute trust in God (tawakkul). When a bystander claims God will not accept the Zoroastrian's deeds due to his lack of faith, the Zoroastrian responds that a generous God (Karim) recognizes all benevolent acts. Sanai uses this narrative to emphasize that seekers should detach their hearts from the actions of creation and place their trust solely in the Creator, who is the ultimate source of grace and appreciation.