An allegorical poem by Alisher Navoi, written at the end of the XV century (1499g.).

Hoopoe bird flies in a bird flock and talks about Simurg - infinitely perfect "ruler of the birds", which is both far and near. He is closer of his own soul, and separation from him means death, but to approach it without difficulty and suffering is impossible. Once Simurg dropped pen, flying over China. Since then, China has become the blessed edge. Along the way he tells the story of guriyah, bestowing bliss in paradise, and Hyzr, helps people in the world. Udod story motivates the birds in search of Simurgh. Among the interviewees Udod - Parrot from Hindustan, Peacock, Nightingale, Turtledove, partridge, pheasant, francolin, Falcon and Merlin. One of the few who has been tamed Simurg Iskander.

Simurg is a path through the 7 valleys (wadis)

Hunt Valley

Valley of Love. There Navoi likens dervish moth burns in the flame of a candle.

The Valley of Vision. There Navoi presents the parable of the blind men and the elephant.

Indifference Valley. It notes the value of Navoi equanimity. In the parable of life is likened to a chess game.

Valley Union. There Navoi remembers Sheikh Mansour, who claimed his oneness with God.

Valley of Confusion

Valley Detachment. There Navoi recalls Naqshbandi Khoja.

Of the countless host of birds to Eternity Countries desperately get only 30.

There in the water they see their reflection and realize that they are the Simurg.