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The Enraptured Wanderer and Tears of Blood in Attar's Mokhtar Nameh (Chapter 41, Poem 5)
This concept explores the intense mystical states depicted in Chapter 41, Poem 5 of Attar's Mokhtar Nameh. The poet uses imagery of 'wandering with the very soul' and 'shedding tears of blood' to illustrate the complete physical and spiritual overwhelming of the seeker by divine love. The comparison to 'enraptured ones' (شیفتگان) highlights a state of spiritual unrest and vocal yearning, where the lover abandons worldly composure for a constant, agonizing traversal of the path of devotion.
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Updated 2026-07-06
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