In Poem 74 of Attar's Mokhtar Nameh, the poet explores two interconnected themes: the epistemological limits of human reason and the absolute necessity of Divine mercy. The poem begins by addressing the intellect directly, noting that it is fundamentally 'humbled' and inadequate when attempting to describe the Divine essence. Recognizing this inherent human shortcoming, Attar transitions from theological bewilderment to a heartfelt supplication. He concludes that since intellectual comprehension is impossible, humanity's only salvation lies in God's unmerited grace, pleading with the Divine to extend a guiding hand to the 'destitute, bare-headed and bare-footed' souls.