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The Motif of Scented Tresses and the Black Calamity in Attar's Mokhtar Nameh (Chapter 35, Poem 52)

In Poem 52 of Chapter 35 in Attar's Mokhtar Nameh, the poet explores the dual nature of the beloved's tresses. The verse begins by highlighting the alluring, musk-scented fragrance of the hair that effortlessly draws the lover's heart to the beloved's domain. However, this irresistible attraction is sharply contrasted with an inherent danger; the tresses are characterized as a 'black calamity' (balayi siyah) that obscures the ultimate goal. The lover expresses a deep fear that these captivating tresses will act as an insurmountable barrier, preventing them from ever reaching and beholding the beloved's face.

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