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The Sorcery of the Beloved's Glance (Ghamzeh) in Attar's Mokhtar Nameh (Chapter 36, Poem 19)
In Chapter 36, Poem 19 of Attar's Mokhtar Nameh, the concept of the beloved's glance (ghamzeh) is portrayed as a powerful, irresistible sorcery (jadooyi). This mystical motif illustrates how a single expression of divine or beloved beauty can instantly disrupt the mundane order, throwing the entire world into confusion. The poem emphasizes the overwhelming and transformative power of this spiritual attraction, from which there is no escape, ultimately suggesting that true restoration or resolution lies solely in the hands of the beloved.
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Updated 2026-07-06
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