Concept

In this section of Attar's Elahi Nameh, the father responds to his son's desire for the mythical Cup of Jamshid (Jam-e Jam), an artifact said to reveal all the world's secrets.

Key Themes

• The Perils of Arrogance: The father warns that acquiring such boundless knowledge and elevated status would inevitably lead to overwhelming pride, conceit, and a false sense of superiority over the rest of humanity.
• The Inevitability of Death: He reminds his son of Jamshid's own tragic, violent end, emphasizing that magical artifacts and worldly power cannot prevent death. Seeking such objects is ultimately a distraction from true spiritual enlightenment and ends only in ruin.