Mystical symbolism in the poetry of Sa'Ib of Tabriz

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Mysticism is the world of unity and sincerity. Through using the unity principle of mysticism, Sa'ib gracefully juxtaposes all phenomena with their paradoxes and opposites, and articulates their qualities and conditions in vibrant and symbolic manner. In his poetry, Sa'ib, by means of mystical symbolism and technical words of the Sufi, artistically expresses poetic imaginations and intellectual concepts. In fact, the subject of mysticism is a unifying and aesthetics principle, overshadowing most of his poems. The poetic and elegant imaginations of Sa'ib have led to the formation of the appropriate ambiences and backgrounds in his ghazals, enabling him to create idiosyncratic and unique themes and concepts, which are specific features of the Hindi style.

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