Offers insight into Tagore's heavenly desires, his ongoing quest for Brahama Vihara, and illuminates the remarkable diversity that made him the most important bridge between the spirituality of the East and West in the first half of the twentieth century.
Translated from Bengali into English by the author
Preface by Swami Adiswarananda
Hardcover
5 x 7¼, 144 pp | 978-1-59473-008-5
Discover How Tagore’s Spiritual Life and Vision Can Enlighten Your Own
“Rabindranath Tagore’s philosophical and spiritual thoughts transcend all limits of language, culture, and nationality. In his writings, the poet and mystic takes us on a spiritual quest and gives us a glimpse of the infinite in the midst of the finite, unity at the heart of all diversity, and the Divine in all beings and things of the universe.”
—from the Preface by Swami Adiswarananda
Rabindranath Tagore is one of the most influential mystic poets and teachers of the last century. Deeply spiritual and profoundly sensitive, his verse speaks to people from all backgrounds who seek a deeper understanding of self, country, creation, God, and love.
This beautiful sampling of Tagore’s two most important works, The Gardener and Gitanjali, offers a glimpse into his spiritual vision that has inspired people around the world. Poems from The Gardener explore youth and earthly love, while excerpts from Gitanjali express divine love and Tagore’s difficulty in satisfying it.
Overwhelmingly mystical and lovely in its simplicity, this unique collection offers insight into Tagore’s heavenly desires, his ongoing quest for Brahama Vihara, the joy eternal, and illuminates the remarkable diversity that made him the most important bridge between the spirituality of the East and West in the first half of the twentieth century.
“Does a great service … by bringing us back to the spiritual home of the body. It is a journey we all need to make.”
—Julie Motz, author of Hands of Life: Use Your Body’s Own Energy Medicine for Healing, Recovery, and Transformation
“A much-needed antidote to the notion that prayer is only a mental/verbal activity. Bodily movements, especially with your hands, can play a vital role in communicating with the Holy One. This beautifully written and illustrated book shows and tells how.”
—Paul Walsh, president, Fellowship in Prayer/Sacred Journey
“An inspiring book! Shows how our hands can give meaning to our prayers, adding intensity and power.”
—Gertrud Hirschi, author of Mudras: Yoga in Your Hands
