In Farid al-Din Attar's Conference of the Birds, the tale of the old woman who asks Sheikh Mahna for a prayer for happiness (khushdili) illustrates the Sufi perspective on worldly contentment. When the woman begs for relief from her suffering, the Sheikh reveals that despite years of intense spiritual seclusion, he has never found a trace of the worldly happiness she seeks. This narrative highlights the Sufi teaching that the material world is inherently devoid of lasting comfort, and that seeking a simple prayer to erase worldly pain is futile. True spiritual progress requires accepting the trials of existence rather than chasing the illusion of superficial joy.