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The Unity of the Whole and Singularity of Souls in Attar's Mokhtar Nameh (Chapter 4, Poem 53)
In Chapter 4, Poem 53 of Attar's Mokhtar Nameh, the poet articulates the mystical principle of cosmic unity and the profound interconnectedness of spiritual seekers. The poem asserts that those who attain the state of 'unity of the whole' (وحدت کل) become the true sovereigns of both the material and spiritual worlds. By describing these individuals as appearing numerous yet being 'a single body with a hundred souls,' Attar emphasizes the dissolution of individual egos and physical multiplicity into a singular, unified spiritual essence. This imagery reflects the core Sufi doctrine of non-duality, where outward diversity veils an inner, inseparable oneness.
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Persian Literature Prerequisite Course