Songs of Kabir - Couverture souple

Rabindranath Tagore

Couverture souple

ISBN 10 : 8199009985 ISBN 13 : 9788199009981

Editeur : Milky Way Publications, 2021

Synopsis

"Songs of Kabir" is a classic collection of mystical poetry attributed to the 15th-century Indian saint and poet Kabir, translated into English-most famously-by Rabindranath Tagore. This work presents Kabir's devotional songs (or bhajans) that blend Hindu and Islamic mystical traditions, reflecting his deep spiritual insights and fierce criticism of religious dogma.Description of Songs of KabirSongs of Kabir contains a selection of lyrical, philosophical poems by Kabir, a revolutionary mystic poet from northern India. Born to a Muslim family and deeply influenced by Hindu and Sufi thought, Kabir defied both religious orthodoxy and social divisions, advocating for a personal, direct experience of the divine.His poems address themes such as: The futility of ritual and idol worshipUnity of God across religionsThe importance of inner spiritual awakeningTranscendence over caste, creed, and formal religionThe poems are short, metaphor-rich, and often paradoxical, designed to shock the listener into deeper awareness. Kabir's language is earthy and accessible, speaking directly to the soul rather than relying on theological complexity.

Détails de l'édition

• Éditeur: Milky Way Publications
• Date d'édition: 2021
• Langue: anglais
• ISBN 10: 8199009985
• ISBN 13: 9788199009981
• Reliure: Broché
• Nombre de pages: 52
• Coordonnées du fabricant: non disponible
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