The Illusion of Existence and Fruitless Clinging in Attar's Mokhtar Nameh (Chapter 7, Poem 31)
In Chapter 7, Poem 31 of Attar's Mokhtar Nameh, the poet describes the human tragedy of mistaking illusion (pendar) for true existence. Attar utilizes vivid metaphors—such as swallowing a drop of bloody water out of grief, drinking poison under the assumption that it is sweet syrup, and attempting to drink water from an empty pitcher—to represent the futility and pain of seeking fulfillment in the temporary, illusory material world rather than pursuing the ultimate spiritual reality.
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