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Songs of Kabir

Songs of Kabir

Rabindranath Tagore

Paperback

Literary CriticismGeneral Poetry

ISBN10: 8199009985
ISBN13: 9788199009981
Publisher: Milky Way Publications
Published: Apr 1 2021
Pages: 52
Weight: 0.16
Height: 0.12 Width: 5.50 Depth: 8.50
Language: English
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.

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