Attar Neyshabouri
Farid ud-Din Attar was a Persian poet, theoretician of Sufism, and hagiographer. He is best known for his epic poem 'The Conference of the Birds'.
Books
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1. The Conference Of The Birds
A Philosophical Allegory of the Soul's Journey to Enlightenment
The book is a mystical allegory that follows a group of birds on a spiritual quest to find their king, the Simorgh. Guided by the wise hoopoe, the birds embark on a perilous journey through seven valleys, each representing a stage of spiritual development. Along the way, many birds abandon the quest due to various fears and attachments, but those who persevere ultimately discover that the Simorgh they seek is a reflection of their own true selves, symbolizing the unity of all beings with the divine. The narrative explores themes of self-discovery, faith, and the transformative power of spiritual enlightenment.
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