Download or read book Mystical Verses of Lall written by Laldyada and published by Motilal Banarsidass Publishe. This book was released on 2007 with total page 248 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Mystical Verses of Lalla is a rich introduction to Lalla, the great 14th centuries. Also known as Lallesvari and Lal Ded, she defied social conventions and proceeded on the journey of self-realization. Her verses speak across cultural boundaries and traditions and are as relevant today as they were six centuries ago. Jaishree Kak has beautifully translated the verses from Kashmiri into English. Joseph Singer's prints and drawings complement the verses, providing visual pathways into Lalla's verses. The fourteenth-century mystic poet Lalla, also known as Lallesvari and Lal Ded, is an integral part of Kashmiri language, literature, and culture. Lalla-Vakh or Lalla's verse-sayings have resonated orally for centuries in the valley of Kashmir. Lalla has been compared to Shakespeare, Hafiz, Kabir and Tulsidasa. And, she has been honored as the first Kashmiri poet who modernized Kashmiri language as well as literature. Her richness of language, turn of phrases, and metaphors are now standard expressions in modern Kashmiri.

Download or read book I Lalla written by Laldyada and published by Penguin Global. This book was released on 2011 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The poems of the fourteenth-century Kashmiri mystic Lal Ded, popularly known as Lalla, strike us like brief and blinding bursts of light. Emotionally rich yet philosophically precise, sumptuously enigmatic yet crisply structured, these poems are as sensuously evocative as they are charged with an ecstatic devotion. Stripping away a century of Victorian-inflected translations and paraphrases, and restoring the jagged, colloquial power of Lalla's voice, in Ranjit Hoskote's new translation these poems are glorious manifestos of illumination.

Download or read book The Oxford Book of English Mystical Verse written by D. H. S. Nicholson and published by . This book was released on 2012-05-01 with total page 678 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: There has always been a healthy interest in mysticism in the British Isles. In the early 20th century, the hunger for mystical experience, history, and instruction had hit an all-time high, with the release of Evelyn Underhill's Mysticism, and many other books on the subject. An anthology of English verse of a mystical bent seemed a natural addition to the stacks. Nicholson and Lee's collection, first published by Oxford University Press in 1917, is considered a classic statement of mystical sentiment of the time. The editors do not profess to define mysticism, let alone understand it. Instead, they have simply compiled the best examples of mystical English poetry in one place. It is not the first such col- lection, but it is, to this day, one of the most well respected. Long out of print, The Apocryphile Press is pleased to reprint the 1917 Oxford University Press edition.

Download or read book The Element Book of Mystical Verse written by Alan Jacobs and published by . This book was released on 1997 with total page 532 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Download or read book The Ascent of Self a Reinterpretation of The Mystical Poetry of Lall Ded written by B. N. Parimoo and published by . This book was released on 1978 with total page pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Download or read book Early Mystics in Turkish Literature written by Mehmed Fuad Koprulu and published by Routledge. This book was released on 2006-09-27 with total page 495 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book is a translation of one of the most important Turkish scholarly works of the twentieth century. It was the masterpiece of M.F. Koprulu, one of Turkey’s leading, and most prolific, intellectuals and scholars. Using a wide variety of Arabic, and especially Turkish and Persian sources, this book sheds light on the early development of Turkish literature and attempts to show the continuity in this development between the Turks and that of Anatolia. Early Mystics in Turkish Literature addresses this topic within the context of other subjects, including Sufism, Islam and the genesis of Turkish culture in the Muslim world. This is a major contribution to the study of Turkish literature and is essential reading for scholars of Turkish literature, Islam, Sufism and Turkish history.

Download or read book The Christian Book of Mystical Verse written by A W Tozer and published by Sta. This book was released on 2024-05-21 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The purpose of this book is to bring together in one convenient volume some of the best devotional verse the English language affords and thus to make available to present day Christians a rich spiritual heritage which the greater number of them for various reasons do not now enjoy.I have not hesitated to apply the term "mystical" to the material I have collected here though I readily admit that fewer than half a dozen of the men and women who would be called true mystics in the strict classical sense will be found here. Such names as Eckhart Ruysbroeck John of the Cross Teresa Rolle Tauler Hilton Francis of Assisi for instance are not represented in this volume at all. On the other hand the frequent appearance of such a man as Watts might cause the reader to lift a questioning eyebrow and ask "Is Watts also among the mystics?"Well the answer must be Of course he is and so are John Newton and James Montgomery and Reginald Heber and Charles Wesley as well as many others who might have balked at being called mystics but whose writings nevertheless reveal unmistakable traces of purest mysticism and are the better for it. And for that matter the same thing may be said of the inspired writings of such men as Moses and David and Isaiah and Daniel and Paul and John the works of the latter showing more than traces of the mystical spirit being indeed charged full with it.Wilder Publications is a green publisher. All of our books are printed to order. This reduces waste and helps us keep prices low while greatly reducing our impact on the environment.

Download or read book The Oxford Book of English Mystical Verse Classic Reprint written by and published by . This book was released on 2015-07-06 with total page 672 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Excerpt from The Oxford Book of English Mystical Verse In the early days of English mysticism the first translation of Dionysius' Mystical Theology was so readily welcomed that it is said, in a quaintly expressive phrase, to have 'run across England like deere'. Since that time the fortunes of mysticism in these islands have been various, but, despite all the chances of repute and disrepute which it has undergone, there has been a continual undercurrent of thought by which it has been not only tolerated but welcomed. There have been, of course, heights of enthusiasm as well as profound depths of apathy in regard to it, but even if the limitations of the greatest enthusiasm have always been evident, so also has been the continuing readiness of some portion of the religious consciousness of the people to respond to what has been most vital in it. It is, in fact, the hypothesis of mysticism that it is not utterly without its witness in any age, even though the voice of that witness be lost in the turmoil of surrounding things. And now it appears - it has in fact been appearing for some years - that the fortunes of mysticism are mending. About the Publisher Forgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books. Find more at www.forgottenbooks.com This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works.

Download or read book Poems to Make the Soul Sing written by Alan Jacobs and published by Watkins Media Limited. This book was released on 2020-09-08 with total page 206 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A beautifully designed collection of mystical poems to soothe, inspire and rejuvenate the soul. With a body of work spanning the centuries, from the Vedas to St Teresa of Avila, Rumi and Rilke, and arranged by transcendent themes, this book will connect readers with nature, with the stillness within themselves and with the Divine. When your soul hungers for peace, knowledge or comfort, there is no answer as profound as poetry. In a world that is increasingly noisy and disconnected from the Divine, this wonderfully inspiring collection of poems for the soul from mystics of all traditions encourages readers to listen to their own hearts, marvel at the wonder of nature and explore profound truths of life, death, eternity and God. With its elegant design and comprehensive selection of poets, the volume is ideal for gifting. Themed chapters allow readers to choose topics to explore, including: DIVINITY – what is the nature of God or the One? TRANSCENDENCE – what deep truths can we find in our spiritual quest? LOVE – how can we give and cherish most profoundly? DEVOTION – how should we explore and affirm our faith? PEACE – how can we find stillness amidst turmoil and loss? NATURE – what lessons can we learn from creation? SPIRIT – what is sacred about the individual self? From the Bhagavad Gita, the Vedas and the Song of Solomon to the Divine Comedy and the Rubaiyat of Mar Khayyam, readers will find all the great mystical writers, including Attar, Ansari, St Francis of Assisi, Lao Tzu, John Donne, John Bunyan, Gerard Manley Hopkins, Elizabeth Barratt Browning, Christine Rossetti and Walt Whitman, as well as many fine but lesser-known spiritual writers. A book to give as a thoughtful gift, and also one to treasure.

Download or read book Musings Of Urdu Masters written by Inder Jit Lall and published by BFC Publications. This book was released on 2023-08-19 with total page 246 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Download or read book Mystical Strain in Lalleshwari s Poetry written by Shaheena and published by . This book was released on 2021-05-24 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The main thrust of the argument presented in the book is that Mysticism shares universal characteristics despite the variety it comprehends. As the Mystic advances in the spiritual path, whatever his affiliations, he realizes that all religions are one in essence and lead to the same goal.

Download or read book Poetry and Mysticism in Islam written by Amin Banani and published by Cambridge University Press. This book was released on 1994-08-25 with total page 234 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Mawlana Jalal al-Din Rumi was one of the greatest poets and mystics of the Islamic world. He was born in Balkh (Korasan) in AD 1207 and died in Konya (Turkey) in AD 1273. This book is an examination of his spiritual and literary heritage. As Annemarie Schimmel, the recipient of the Eleventh Giorgio Della Vida Award in Islamic Studies, has written, 'no other mystic and poet from the Islamic world is as well known in the West as Rumi', and she, more than any Western scholar, is his most celebrated and eloquent interpreter. The scholars who Professor Schimmel has invited to share in her tribute have all added new dimensions to an understanding of Rumi and to his impact on the Islamic world.

Download or read book The House of the Titans and Other Poems written by A.E. and published by Good Press. This book was released on 2021-11-09 with total page 65 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The House of the Titans and Other Poems by A.E. is a variety of poems about titans and kings, and their legendary dealings. Excerpt: "Dear Osborn, not only because you are my friend, But that you are one of those who learned An ancient speech for us, who rediscovered Myths, once the scriptures of the northern world, I bring this poem, half dream, half vision, to you. I know, incredulous scholar, you will lift Ironic eyebrows as you read the tale."

Download or read book The Divine Perfume of Love written by Jagmohan Kapur and published by iUniverse. This book was released on 2000-04-30 with total page 150 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In inspirational spells, these poems were dictated me in my quest for the unknown, and I became a conduit for a spiritual message to the world. These mystical verses are joyous ecstasies of pure love and the hidden message of universal love to humanity, for life without the soul-stirring experience of pure love is but an emptiness of soul. They are in the tradition of Sufi mystical poetry of the past. Beloved becomes God, and love is religion. We are all tied in this universal love and oneness of the human race. These verses contain the wine of timelessness and the profundity of its essence lies not in what is written, but what is not written. These are not verses to satisfy the senses, but the thirst of the soul. They start with human love and transcend into divine love. These lines have the perfume of pure love that lead us to dialogue with eternity or Pure Consciousness. These verses go beyond the 5 basic senses of touch, sight, sound, smell and taste, the sixth Rasa of mind or intellect, and takes us to the 7th Rasa, which is the supreme Rasa of Divinity.

Download or read book Love Poems from God written by Various and published by Penguin. This book was released on 2002-09-24 with total page 402 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Sacred poetry from twelve mystics and saints, rendered brilliantly by Daniel Ladinsky, beloved interpreter of verses by the fourteenth-century Persian poet Hafiz One of 6 Books Oprah Loves to Give as Gifts During the Holidays “All kinds of beautiful poetry.” –Hoda Kotb In this luminous collection, Daniel Ladinsky—best known for his bestselling interpretations of the great Sufi poet Hafiz—brings together the timeless work of twelve of the world’s finest spiritual writers, six from the East and six from the West. Once again, Ladinsky reveals his talent for creating profound and playful renditions of classic poems for a modern audience. Rumi’s joyous, ecstatic love poems; St. Francis’s loving observations of nature through the eyes of Catholicism; Kabir’s wild, freeing humor that synthesizes Hindu, Muslim, and Christian beliefs; St. Teresa’s sensual verse; and the mystical, healing words of Sufi poet Hafiz—these along with inspiring works by Rabia, Meister Eckhart, St. Thomas Aquinas, Mira, St. Catherine of Siena, St. Teresa of Avila, St. John of the Cross, and Tukaram are all “love poems by God” from writers considered “conduits of the divine.” Together, they form a spiritual treasure to cherish always.

Download or read book Reader Book of Mystical Verse written by J. M. Cohen and published by . This book was released on 1983-01-01 with total page 246 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Download or read book Mystical Poems of R m written by Jalāl al-Dīn Rūmī (Maulana) and published by [Chicago] : University of Chicago Press. This book was released on 1968 with total page 224 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Rumi, who wrote and preached in Persia during the thirteenth century, was inspired by a wandering mystic, or dervish, named Shams al-Din. Rumi's vast body of poetry includes a lengthy poem of religious mysticism, the Mathnavi, and more than three thousand lyrics and odes. A.J. Arberry, who selected four hundred of the lyrics for translation, calls Rumi "one of the world's greatest poets. In profundity of thought, inventiveness of image, and triumphant mastery of language, he stands out as the supreme genius of Islamic mysticism." "An excellent introduction to Rumi, the greatest mystical poet of Islam. . . . Rumi's scope, like that of all great poets, is universal—reaching from sensuous luxuriance to the driest irony."—Sherman Goldman, East-West Journal