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The Soul's Flight and Divine Assimilation in Attar's Mokhtar Nameh (Chapter 5, Poem 4)

In Chapter 5, Poem 4 of Attar's Mokhtar Nameh, the poet explores the dynamic between the human soul's tendency to evade the Divine and God's pursuit of the soul. Despite human "fleeing," the Divine Presence desires to elevate the soul, transforming its base existence (a "drop") into something precious (a "pearl of Aden") and ultimately making it like Himself—a testament to the unifying love and transformative power of God.

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Persian Literature Prerequisite Course