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قصه قبه و گنج / The Story of the Dome and the Treasure

The Story of the Dome and the Treasure (قصه قبه و گنج) is an extended allegorical narrative in Book Six of Rumi's Masnavi. The tale revolves around a poor man who discovers a treasure map and seeks the assistance of a king. As the narrative unfolds—spanning multiple sections, including the king's surrender of the map and eventual returns to the core storyline—Rumi explores profound spiritual themes regarding worldly attachments, the illusion of material wealth, and the realization that the ultimate, true treasure is the Divine presence itself.

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