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The Paradox of the Thirst-Inducing Divine Ocean in Attar's Mokhtar Nameh (Chapter 29, Poem 11)
In Chapter 29, Poem 11 of Attar's Mokhtar Nameh, the poet explores the paradox of spiritual thirst in relation to the divine. While the soul approaches the captivating ocean to quench a cosmic thirst, it discovers that the divine ocean itself is the source of further thirst. This highlights the infinite and insatiable nature of mystical longing, where proximity to the Beloved only deepens the soul's yearning rather than satisfying it.
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Updated 2026-07-05
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