The Conference Of The Birds by Attar Neyshabouri
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.
The 2150th greatest book of all time
- Published
- 1177
- Nationality
- Persian
- Length
- Short
- Pages
- 200-300
- Original Language
- Persian
- Avg User Rating
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(3.5)
- Alternate Titles
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- Conference of the Birds
- Mantiq al-Tayr
- The Assembly of the Birds
- The Bird Parliament
- The Colloquy of the Birds
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