Name: Sadhana
SKU: 58496194
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Author: Rabindranath Tagore
ISBN: 9789388841252

Type

Physical Book

Author

Rabindranath Tagore

Publisher

Hawk Press

Language

English

Pages

112

Format

Paperback

Dimensions

21.6x14x0.7 cm

Weight

0.15 kg.

ISBN13

9789388841252

Synopsis "Sadhana"

Sadhana' which symbolizes 'spiritual practice' is a classic work by one of the greatest spiritual writers Rabindranath Tagore. This narrative is sure to pour some insight amongst the readers by bridging the gap from modern times to the wisdom of past. It is indeed an inspiration as it instills the ideology that 'God' resides in the heart of those who believe in service to others. The flowery verse is sure to spellbound everyone by spurring the feeling of love and compassion.Rabindranath Tagore (1861-1941) was a renowned poet, musician, polymath, Ayurveda-researcher and an artist who recast music, Bengali literature and Indian art in the late 19th and early 20th century. Author of the "profoundly sensitive, revolutionary and beautiful verse" of Gitanjali, he became the first non-European to win the Nobel Prize in Literature in the year 1913. Rabindranath Tagore was also referred to as 'the Bard of Bengal'. His compositions "Jana Gana Mana" and "Amar Sonar Bangla" were embraced by two nations as their national anthems respectively.

Rabindranath Tagore

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Rabindranath Tagore (Calcutta, India, May 7, 1861 – Santiniketan, August 7, 1941) was a Bengali poet, philosopher, musician, novelist, playwright, and educator, considered one of the most influential literary figures of modern India and the world. Son of a cultured and prominent family, Tagore received an education rich in literature, art, and both Eastern and Western thought. He was the first non-European writer to win the Nobel Prize in Literature in 1913, for his work Gitanjali (“Song Offerings”), a collection of spiritual and philosophical poems.

Tagore wrote in Bengali and English, addressing themes such as love, spirituality, freedom, and cultural identity. His work spans over a thousand poems, novels, short stories, songs, and essays. He composed the lyrics for the national anthems of India (Jana Gana Mana) and Bangladesh (Amar Shonar Bangla), highlighting his cultural and political influence.

Additionally, he founded the Visva-Bharati school and university, with a humanist and universalist approach. Tagore traveled extensively, promoting intercultural dialogue and criticizing colonialism. His legacy combines art, pedagogy, and spirituality, and continues to inspire generations of readers and thinkers.

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