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Unconditional Devotion and Humility in Attar's Mokhtar Nameh (Chapter 29, Poem 60)
In Poem 60 from Chapter 29 of Mokhtar Nameh, Attar explores the theme of absolute devotion and humility before the Divine Beloved. The poet contrasts the unconventional state of a 'shouting dervish' (قلندر) with the orthodox piety of a 'neighbor in the mosque' (مجاور مسجد), indicating that outward forms are secondary to constant inner devotion. The poem culminates in an expression of complete self-effacement: even if the Beloved were to destroy the lover's heart and soul, the lover pledges to remain the 'dust of the door' (خاک در), symbolizing eternal loyalty and ultimate submission.
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Updated 2026-07-05
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