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Transcending Dualities and Mystical Restlessness in Attar's Mokhtar Nameh (Chapter 6, Poem 61)

In Chapter 6, Poem 61 of Attar's Mokhtar Nameh, the poet expresses a state that transcends conventional spiritual and worldly dualities, such as 'burning' (mature passionate suffering) versus 'rawness' (inexperience), as well as success and failure. However, this state beyond dualities does not bring peaceful contentment; instead, it is accompanied by an intense, almost uncontainable mystical restlessness. The imagery of being guarded by a hundred people illustrates the overwhelming urge of the soul to take flight from its earthly confinement, held in check only by profound spiritual constraints.

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