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The Cosmic Darkness of the Covered Sun and Tormented Heart in Attar's Mokhtar Nameh (Chapter 35, Poem 70)
This concept explores the mystical metaphors of Chapter 35, Poem 70 of Attar's Mokhtar Nameh, focusing on two main elements:
- The Cosmic Eclipse (The Tresses and the Sun): The Beloved's black tresses (representing the veil of creation or multiplicity) are described as being cast over the sun (representing the radiant Divine Countenance or absolute light). This act plunges the entire world into darkness, symbolizing spiritual concealment and the hiding of divine reality.
- The Tormented Heart of the Burnt One: The twisting curls of the tresses act as a source of spiritual torment for the lover's heart. The lover is referred to as 'burnt' (sookhteh), signifying one who is utterly consumed by the fire of divine longing and suffering under the winding mystery of the Beloved's hair.
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Updated 2026-07-06
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Persian Literature Prerequisite Course