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The Perilous Journey and Endless Travel in Attar's Mokhtar Nameh (Chapter 27, Poem 27)

In Chapter 27, Poem 27 of Attar's Mokhtar Nameh, the poet addresses the heart, highlighting its presence on a perilous spiritual path. The poem explores the paradox of continuous, exhausting travel without ever reaching a final destination, as well as the heart's unawareness of the true dangers of this endless journey. It emphasizes the arduous, boundless, and often bewildering nature of the spiritual quest.

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