Call of Impudence

Document Type : Research Paper

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The present paper is intended to deal with a certain kind of deconstruction and deviation from literary norms found in Mathnavi Ma'navi. Comparison is also made between the Mathnavi and other great literary works. Unlike other Persian literary works, Mathnavi does not begin in the name of the God, praising the prophet and other great religious men. Instead, it starts with the famous complaint expressed by the reed. This way, a man-Molana Jalaledin Balkh-• who has reached the highest and most significant levels of the mvsric path, achieving the most paramount experiences in this connection, expresses the deepest secrets of human spirit. With due attention to above mentioned focal point, 'politeness' is given a comprehensive definition. At the beginning, the paper also describes the Mathnavi as expressing politeness before the Almighty God, which Molavi has presented in the beginning of his complaint in the most beautiful manner.