Concept
The Metaphor of the World as a Father-Killer (Pedar-Kosh) in Sanai's Hadiqat
In Section 14 of the Hadiqat al-Haqiqah, Sanai sharply censures the material world, personifying it as a treacherous 'father-killer' (pedar-kosh). He questions why people entrust their hearts and minds to an entity that 'miserably killed your father,' warning against the folly of worldly attachment. This metaphor serves as a severe didactic tool, illustrating the inherently destructive and deceptive nature of material desires while urging the spiritual seeker to abandon the world for the sake of their faith and soul.
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Updated 2026-07-03
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