The study and analysis of the symbol of sea in Attar's poetry

Study and research on Attar's poetry show that signs and symbols have received a lot of attention for expressing Mystical teachings and thoughts. The structure of some of Attar's works such as Elahi Nameh and Mantegh Al Teyr is Symbolic. Sometimes, symbolic concepts are expressed through connotation meanings rather than denotation. One of these words is the word sea. This word is in contrast with the words such as drop, dew wave, fish, pearl etc … have different meanings. Attar has used this symbol for explanation of various concepts. Frequently used word of Sea in Attar's works is for expressing the thought of freedom from oneself or annihilation and accomplishing the excellent truth and achieving Monotheism.