Poems of Kabir

Author: Rabindranath Tagore
Publisher: Rupa
Year: 2002
Language: English
Pages: 80
ISBN/UPC (if available): 8171676723

Description

Translated by Tagore and first published in London in 1914, these poems convey the catholic spirit of universal brotherhood and the 'nirguna' concept of godhead.

These poems by the medieval Indian saint poet Kabir (1440-1518), one of the distinguished makers of Indian religions poetry, attracted Tagore for their mystical depth, inner devotion, love for all and unity of religions in their essence. Translated by Tagore and first published in London (1914), these poems convey the catholic spirit of universal brotherhood and the 'nirguna' concept of godhead. For a long time this was the only book on Kabir available in the West. It was widely read and retranslated into French.