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The Paradox of Spiritual Destitution Amidst Found Treasures in Attar's Mokhtar Nameh (Chapter 15, Poem 13)

In Chapter 15, Poem 13 of Attar's Mokhtar Nameh, the poet explores the tragic paradox of experiencing spiritual destitution while continually discovering 'a thousand treasures.' The poem suggests that the busy pursuit of vain desires ultimately leaves the soul in a state of profound poverty and worthlessness, emphasizing the insufficiency of worldly gains for spiritual fulfillment.

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