M4:3373 — اشتری را دید روزی استری / چونک با او جمع شد در آخری

This beyt sets the scene for a fable, a common didactic device in the Masnavi. The story begins with a simple observation: a mule encounters a camel in a stable. This seemingly mundane meeting serves as the starting point for a dialogue that will explore deeper themes. The stable, or ākhur (آخور), is a place of rest and common ground for these working animals, making it a natural setting for them to share their experiences. The subsequent verses reveal the mule's complaint about its frequent falls, contrasting its clumsiness with the camel's apparent stability, thus setting up a discussion about inherent nature, destiny, and perhaps even spiritual states.