In Chapter 26, Poem 3 of Attar's Mokhtar Nameh, the poet addresses the tension between concealing inner spiritual mysteries and their involuntary outward expression. The poem describes the "ocean" of the heart being in turmoil, yet attempting to keep its secret hidden from creation out of a protective zeal. However, the intensity of this inner state cannot be entirely contained, as the secret is inevitably betrayed by tears that "spoke upon my face in the midst of the gathering." This highlights the Sufi theme that profound spiritual love and sorrow naturally overflow the bounds of the hidden self, manifesting physically despite the desire for secrecy.