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The Chain of the Beloved's Tresses as Willful Captivity in Attar's Mokhtar Nameh (Chapter 35, Poem 39)
In Poem 39 of Chapter 35 of Attar's Mokhtar Nameh, the lover embraces the madness caused by the beloved's enchanting tresses. The tresses are metaphorically described as a chain (zanjir) that binds the maddened lover (shurideh). Instead of seeking freedom from this captivity, the lover explicitly begs the beloved not to remove the chain, illustrating the mystical theme of finding supreme joy and fulfillment in being bound to divine love.
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Updated 2026-07-05
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