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The Unceasing Sorrow and Burning Heart in Attar's Mokhtar Nameh (Chapter 32, Poem 12)
In Chapter 32, Poem 12 of Attar's Mokhtar Nameh, the poet explores the relentless nature of the lover's suffering. The poem uses vivid imagery such as a 'fiery breath' and weeping 'blood of the heart' to illustrate the intense, consuming pain of love. The lover, referring to themselves as 'the burnt one', questions the beloved about this continuous affliction, highlighting the painful yet enduring bond between the lover and the beloved.
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Updated 2026-07-05
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Persian Literature Prerequisite Course