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The Plea for a Glance and Abasement Before Divine Glory in Attar's Mokhtar Nameh (Chapter 41, Poem 8)

In Chapter 41, Poem 8 of Attar's Mokhtar Nameh, the speaker emphasizes the profound contrast between their own restless abasement and the majestic glory (عزت) of the beloved. The poem centers on a humble plea for the beloved to merely cast a brief, sidelong glance (گوشهٔ چشم) to bear witness to the lover's lamentation and suffering, highlighting the lover's absolute dependence and insignificance in the face of divine majesty.

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