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The Perils of Unworthy Companionship in Attar's Mokhtar Nameh (Chapter 14, Poem 29)
This concept explores the severe spiritual consequences of associating with unworthy or base individuals (na-ahl and na-jens) as depicted in Poem 29, Chapter 14 of Attar's Mokhtar Nameh. The poet uses intense imagery, comparing breaking bread with such companions to drinking blood, and asserting that their presence is worse than dark magic or the seven hells. This serves as a stark warning about the corrupting influence of negative company on the spiritual seeker's path.
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Updated 2026-07-04
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Persian Literature Prerequisite Course