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The Kabir Book: Forty-Four of the Ecstatic Poems of Kabir (English and Hindi Edition) by Kabir, 15th cent, Bly, Robert is a work of literary fiction available to read on EtoBox.
What is The Kabir Book: Forty-Four of the Ecstatic Poems of Kabir (English and Hindi Edition) about?
Forty-four of the Ecstatic Poems of Kabir "Kabir's poems give off a marvelous radiant intensity. . . . Bly's versions . . . have exactly the luminous depth that permits and invites many rereadings, many studyings-even then they remain as fresh as ever." ***-The New York Times Book Review*** **Review #1:** "An ecstatic poet similar to Rumi and Hafiz. I love and am inspired by Kabir!" **Review #2:** "When I discovered the Kabir Book, it was like a breath of fresh air. Is this a spiritual book? Sure, yes. But it is also hilariously funny and entertaining, if you ask me. Finding Kabir was great. This ancient sage skewers all kinds of religious dogmas and funky practices. It is comforting to know that he pursued his path and still snickered at stern, narcissistic people who shaved their heads and wore uncomfortable burlap. Kabir's sarcasm and satire is especially timely in light of recent corrupted interpretations of yoga, Buddhism, Sufism and other spiritual/religious approaches. In essense, Kabir offers something of a "Newage Treatment Plant." If you like metaphysics without a bunch of gunk polluting it, then Kabir is for you. I have one concern. Robert Bly states that he has change
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- Author
- Kabir, 15th cent, Bly, Robert
- Publisher
- Boston : Beacon Press
- Published
- 1977
- Language
- EN
- ISBN
- 9780807063798
- Category
- work of literary fiction
- Subjects
- Literary Fiction, Religion, Poetry
- Rating
- 4.26 / 5 (569 ratings)
- Updated
- 2026-03-14