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The Imagery of Tresses and Fire in Attar's Mokhtar Nameh (Chapter 35, Poem 18)

In Chapter 35, Poem 18 of Attar's Mokhtar Nameh, the poet juxtaposes the imagery of the beloved's disheveled tresses and their fire-like face. The tresses symbolize the entanglement and struggle of the lover's heart, while the fiery face represents the burning torment of separation and desire. This dual imagery highlights the intense spiritual and emotional turmoil experienced by the lover when confronted with the overwhelming attributes of the beloved.

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