In Attar of Nishapur's Mokhtar Nameh (Chapter 47, Poem 89), the candle is depicted as a figure of tragic heedlessness (unawareness). By placing its head directly into the fire, the candle actively participates in its own destruction without comprehending the ultimate consequences ('Where this affair will lead').

Key aspects of this metaphor include:

• Impending Calamity: The fire represents a devastating force that will inevitably consume the candle, showing that passion or superficial involvement in 'burning' brings severe consequences.
• The Skirt of Tears: The melting wax dripping down the candle's body is described as tears wetting its entire skirt, symbolizing the physical manifestation of its silent, self-destructive suffering.
• Unawareness (Heedlessness): Unlike the conscious, spiritually mature lover who understands and embraces the pain of divine love, the candle remains oblivious to the true nature and depth of the calamity it has invited.