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The Paradox of Being Refreshed by Continuous Weeping in Attar's Mokhtar Nameh (Chapter 26, Poem 11)

In Poem 11 of Chapter 26 in Attar's Mokhtar Nameh, the speaker introduces a paradox regarding his sorrow: although his worldly affairs are tangled and 'double-faced,' his face remains 'fresh' due to a constant stream of tears. This imagery suggests that continuous weeping and emotional vulnerability act as a purifying or renewing force. The 'continuous stipend of tears' transforms an expression of grief into a source of spiritual or emotional vitality, emphasizing the cleansing power of sincere lamentation.

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