One Hundred Poems of Kabir

One Hundred Poems of Kabir by Tagore, Sir Rabindranath is a collection of poems written by the Indian mystic poet Kabir, translated into English by the renowned poet and Nobel laureate Rabindranath Tagore. The book contains a hundred poems that explore themes such as spirituality, love, and the human condition, and offer insights into the teachings of Kabir, who is considered one of the most influential figures in the Bhakti movement of North India. The poems are written in a simple and accessible style, and are characterized by their use of metaphor, symbolism, and paradox. The book also includes an introduction by Tagore, which provides context and background information on Kabir's life and work. One Hundred Poems of Kabir is a timeless masterpiece that offers readers a glimpse into the spiritual and philosophical traditions of India, and continues to inspire and enlighten readers around the world.1915. Introduction by Evelyn Underhill; Kabir's Poems. The Poetry of mysticism might be defined on the one hand as a temperamental reaction to the vision of Reality: on the other hand, as a from of prophecy. As it is the special vocation of the mystical consciousness to mediate between two orders, going out in loving admiration towards God and coming home to tell the secrets of Eternity to other men; so the artistic self-expression of this consciousness has also a double character. it is love-poetry, but love-poetry which is often written with a missionary intention.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.