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The Paradox of Spiritual Power and Humility in Attar's Mokhtar Nameh (Chapter 15, Poem 20)

In Chapter 15, Poem 20 of Mokhtar Nameh, Attar explores the mystical paradox of possessing immense capability while practicing absolute humility. The poem asserts that even with the strength of an elephant or the dominion over both worlds, a spiritual seeker must remain as lowly as an ant and completely destitute. It emphasizes the ultimate boundaries of human nature, suggesting that to reach true spiritual vision, one must recognize their own limits and become 'blind' to worldly power and ego.

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