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
Rabindranath Tagore is to the Indian subcontinent what Shakespeare
is to the English-speaking world. A poet, playwright, painter,
and educator, Tagore was also a mystic of great complexity and
depth. He was awarded the Nobel Prize for Literature in 1913.
