| Author |
Kabir, -1518 |
| Author of introduction, etc. |
Underhill, Evelyn, 1875-1941 |
| Translator |
Tagore, Rabindranath, 1861-1941 |
| Title |
Songs of Kabir
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| Note |
Reading ease score: 75.6 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.
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| Credits |
Produced by Chetan K. Jain and John B. Hare
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| Summary |
"Songs of Kabir" by Kabir, translated by Rabindranath Tagore, is a collection of mystical poetry written around the 15th century. The work presents the profound spirituality of Kabir, who was a weaver by trade and a revolutionary thinker, emphasizing a universal love for God that transcends religious boundaries. His verses articulate the essential oneness of the divine found in both Hinduism and Islam, inviting readers to seek the divine within themselves rather than in external rituals or institutions. The opening of this collection provides valuable context about Kabir's life and teachings, highlighting his role as a disciple of the Hindu saint Râmânanda and his intention to bridge the gaps between different faiths. Kabir’s songs exclaim that divine presence is inherent in all beings and call for a direct, personal relationship with God, free from the intercession of rituals and dogmas. His vivid imagery and straightforward language make these profound insights accessible, focusing on themes of love, unity, and realization over traditional distinctions, setting the tone for the spiritually enriching verses that follow. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Language |
English |
| LoC Class |
PK: Language and Literatures: Indo-Iranian literatures
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| Subject |
Indic poetry -- Translations into English
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| Subject |
Hindi poetry -- Translations into English
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| Category |
Text |
| EBook-No. |
6519 |
| Release Date |
Sep 1, 2004 |
| Most Recently Updated |
Sep 12, 2014 |
| Copyright Status |
Public domain in the USA. |
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