Overview

In the Seventh Discourse of Farid al-Din Attar's Mosibat Nameh, the Salik (spiritual wayfarer) encounters the Kursi (the Footstool or Divine Throne). This stage of the journey focuses on the cosmic order and the Kursi's role as the governor of celestial motion.

Key Themes

• Cosmic Architecture: The Kursi is described as the domain containing the twelve signs of the zodiac and the spheres of the heavens. It is the source of both the ascent (uruj) and descent (uful) of celestial bodies.
• The Quest for Meaning (Talab): Attar characterizes the Kursi as being in a state of perpetual restlessness and seeking, despite its high station. The stars of the Milky Way are likened to seeds of 'talab' sown in the universe.
• Duality and Stability: The discourse highlights the stability of the world's poles while emphasizing the constant spiritual movement required of those who inhabit these celestial stations.