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The Motif of the Christian Youth (Tarsa-bacheh) and the Zunnar in Mokhtar Nameh (Chapter 44, Poem 11)
In Chapter 44, Poem 11 of Attar's Mokhtar Nameh, the figure of the 'young Christian' (ترسابچه, Tarsa-bacheh) and the 'zunnar' (زنار, the girdle worn by non-Muslims) serve as powerful mystical symbols. The breaking of repentance and the binding of the zunnar represent the mystic's willingness to abandon superficial piety, orthodox religious structures, and societal reputation in favor of a transformative, all-consuming divine love. The 'dance' and the 'tress' further emphasize the intoxication and complete entanglement of the soul in the spiritual path, illustrating a state where apparent 'infidelity' (kufr) becomes the truest form of mystical devotion.
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Persian Literature Prerequisite Course