Attar’s Conference of the Birds: Meaning of the Thirty Birds & Simurgh

 The Flight of the Thirty Birds – A Tale of Divine Unity

Across the history of mystical literature, few stories capture the essence of the spiritual path like Attar’s "The Conference of the Birds." It is a timeless allegory that reveals a shocking truth: the savior you are waiting for is already within you.

At Haitham Soul, we revisit this mystic tale to remind you that your Orbit Flow is not a destination, but a realization of your own divine nature.

The Quest for the Simurgh

Thousands of birds gathered to find their king, the legendary Simurgh, a bird of infinite beauty and power who lived on the peaks of Mount Qaf. The journey was perilous, requiring them to cross seven valleys of consciousness: Longing, Love, Knowledge, Detachment, Unity, Wonder, and finally, Poverty and Annihilation.

Thousands started the journey, but most gave up. Some were held back by their attachment to worldly jewels; others were paralyzed by fear or ego.

The Seven Valleys of the Soul

• The Valley of Love: Where reason is sacrificed for the sake of the heart’s fire.
• The Valley of Unity: Where the traveler realizes that everything in the universe is connected—there is no "I" and "Thou."
• The Valley of Annihilation: Where the ego finally dies, leaving only the Divine presence.

The Great Reveal

After years of struggle, only thirty birds remained. Exhausted and tattered, they finally reached the dwelling of the Simurgh. But instead of a giant mythical creature, they saw something they never expected.

They looked into a lake, and in their reflection, they saw the Simurgh. The name "Si-murgh" in Persian literally means "Thirty Birds" (Si = thirty, murgh = birds). They realized that they were the King they had been seeking. The king was not outside of them; it was the purified collective essence of their own souls.

[Image: Thirty majestic birds flying in a circular formation that merges into the shape of a single, giant, golden phoenix in the sky]

The Lesson: You Are the Sovereign of Your Reality

This mystic tale teaches us that we often look for success, healing, and peace in external "kings"—gurus, luck, or material gains. But the real "Simurgh" is your Higher Self.

1. The Journey is Internal: The seven valleys are the psychological shifts you must make to clear your energy.
2. The Ego must Dissolve: Only when the birds stopped being "individuals" could they see the "Simurgh."
3. Divine Reflection: You are a mirror of the Divine. When you clean the mirror of your heart, you see the King sitting on the throne of your soul.

Conclusion: Wake Up the King Within

Stop searching the horizons for your salvation. Start crossing the valleys within your own heart. Your breakthrough, your healing, and your Orbit Flow are waiting for you to realize that you are the one you have been waiting for.

Are you ready to cross the valley of your ego to find your inner King?