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The Metaphor of Down, Shadow, and Stature in Attar's Mokhtar Nameh (Chapter 35, Poem 71)

In Poem 71 of Chapter 35 in Attar's Mokhtar Nameh, the poet utilizes the motifs of facial down (khat) and hair casting a shadow over the sun. This imagery symbolizes how the beloved's dark features paradoxically outshine or conceal celestial radiance. Furthermore, the poem highlights the aesthetic harmony between the beloved's falling hair and their majestic stature (bala), illustrating the intricate perfection of divine or idealized beauty.

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Persian Literature Prerequisite Course