Mystical Theme

In Chapter 34, Poem 35 of the Mokhtar Nameh, Attar of Nishapur explores the fundamental Sufi concept of Wahdat al-Wujud (the Unity of Existence) and the absolute illusion of the human ego.

Core Teachings

• Divine Monopolization of Being: The Divine voice addresses the seeker, proclaiming 'I am All' (Man hameh-am). This emphasizes that true existence belongs solely to the Divine, leaving no room for any other independent reality.
• The Illusion of Human Settlement: The seeker is reprimanded for having 'settled down' (vatan begrefteh) and claiming ownership over 'both worlds' with both 'body and soul.' This represents the ego's false assumption of dualistic, independent existence.
• Shame of the Ego: The Divine demands 'shame on you!' (sharm-at bada) because the seeker's self-identification and claim to a separate existence is viewed as a spiritual intrusion—a usurpation of the place (jay-e man begrefteh) that belongs exclusively to God.

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