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The Exhortation to Poetic Expression and Composition in Khosrow Nameh

In Section 12 of Attar's Khosrow Nameh, the poet is addressed by an inspiring voice urging him to break his silence and utilize his creative talents. The verse argues that possessing intellectual and artistic gifts carries a responsibility to make them manifest, comparing the poet's ideas to unthreaded pearls that must be organized into the order of verse. This discourse serves as a traditional justification for the composition, framing poetry as a sweet, divine gift that brings hidden truths to light.

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Persian Literature Prerequisite Course