The Wonder of Manifestation and Mystical Nothingness in Attar's Mokhtar Nameh (Chapter 7, Poem 44)
In Chapter 7, Poem 44 of the Mokhtar Nameh, Attar explores the mystical paradox of human existence. The speaker describes the self as fundamentally nothing, yet possessing the capacity for perception and communication. The journey into physical manifestation is depicted as a mysterious, keyless entry through an invisible door. While the return to nonexistence is expected, the true source of wonder is the initial transition from nothingness into appearance.
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