In Chapter 18, Poem 34 of Attar's Mokhtar Nameh, the poet warns of the destructive consequences of evil actions and self-absorption. He explains that committing bad deeds is fundamentally contrary to intellect and ultimately leads to one's spiritual and existential downfall. The poem emphasizes that as long as an individual remains completely engrossed in their own selfish affairs and worldly matters, they will continuously face turmoil and be prevented from achieving true liberation or peace.