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The idea that the physical world is a place of confinement for the soul is a recurring theme in Sufi and classical Eastern philosophy. In this context, the "prison" is not a building of stone and iron, but the material existence that binds the spirit. When a poet asks, "Why do we need a prison?", they are highlighting the redundancy of man-made jails in an existence already defined by suffering and boundaries.

The phrase often appears in songs and recitations (such as those by performers like Nureddin Abdullayev ) to evoke empathy for those who are marginalized or suffering. 5. Conclusion Dunya Ozu Zindandi Zindan Neye Lazimdi

This paper examines the metaphorical concept of the world as a "prison" within Eastern and Azerbaijani literary traditions. It explores the paradox presented in the line "The world itself is a prison, why do we need a prison?" focusing on the limitations of physical reality, the struggle for spiritual freedom, and the societal critique of incarceration when life itself is inherently restrictive. The idea that the physical world is a