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The Inadequacy of Intellect as a Guide to Divine Majesty in Attar's Mokhtar Nameh (Chapter 13, Poem 15)
In this poem from Attar's Mokhtar Nameh (Chapter 13, Poem 15), the poet highlights the limitations of the human intellect (عقل) and the heart (دل) in comprehending or experiencing Divine majesty. The poem asserts that the intellect, which humans typically rely on as a guide, is fundamentally inadequate for reaching the spiritual realm and is itself in need of guidance. This reflects a core Sufi theme emphasizing the limitations of rational thought and the necessity of transcending it when approaching the Divine.
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Updated 2026-07-04
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