Kabir – The Mystic Rebel Saint is the latest book of Dr. Sanjay Sarda. It is the fourth release in the Spirituality Series – after Finding Krishna, History of Bharatiyata and Understanding Ram. The book gives the Reader a better understanding of Kabir the Person, the Poet, the Rebel, the Spiritual Warrior, the Social Reformer and the Philosopher.
Our admiration and deep respect for Kabir grows as we discover him to be the ultimate confluence of religions yet belonging to no religion, by understanding that he transcends all man- made structures yet echoes the eternal truth that has been the hallmark of our ancient spirituality.
He is The Spiritual Rebel – “The Spiritual Warrior” – never compromising on Truth and never afraid of criticising religious dogmas & taboos. His strength is his credibility, his connect with the reality and his power of expression in simple language using imagery of everyday life & nature like never used before. Kabir is a spiritual giant, unlimited in his myriad dimensions.
As a Spiritual Rebel and as a Social Reformer, there is hardly anyone of Kabir’s stature, who has had such a profound influence on our thinking by his astute logic and the vivid imagery that he uses.
Kabir’s life was a remarkable journey of spiritual exploration, social critique, and poetic expression. His rejection of religious and social boundaries, his emphasis on personal experience, and his powerful verses continue to resonate with people around the world. He remains a symbol of religious harmony, social justice, and the enduring power of the human spirit. His life is a testament to the transformative potential of love, devotion, and the pursuit of truth.
Apart from deciphering the profound wisdom of Kabir’s literary works there are some unique features in this book. There is the collection of more than 200 Pads (Poems) of Kabir collected from various sources which the musically inclined Readers can compose in their own styles. Such a compilation with English translation & meaning is not available anywhere for the benefit of Readers. Another unique feature is a Chapter dedicated to the actual depiction of the vivid imagery used by Kabir in his Dohas to communicate his message most effectively. There is also a separate Chapter of several Kabir Banis in Guru Granth Sahib ji in different musical Ragas. In one very interesting Chapter the seemingly appearing contradictions are explained as insightful paradoxes in Kabir’s life, his literary style & expression.
We realize that Kabir and his thoughts are more relevant now than ever before. The world is at a crossroads – we live in a time of great conflict between nations, religions, cultures and personalities. The one person who stands apart for his message of confluence and deep spiritual strength is Kabir (meaning the great one). He is a very practical mystic whose life and work shine like a lighthouse on all levels of being – whether at the individual level of mind-body-spirit or at the societal level of religious integration.
The Readers will experience the fearlessness, the lucidity, the humility of Kabir and marvel at his deep understanding of the challenges faced by common people and his being a truly enlightened thinker and a real non-aligned critic and his full faith towards true deeds and morality.
In this book Dr.Sanjay Sarda has very aptly showcased the jewels of Kabir’s spiritual and practical teachings to awaken and empower us, no matter what our personal trajectories in life or our personal situations or circumstances so that we can live our lives purposefully, harmoniously, fearlessly and joyfully by the expansion of our inner consciousness.
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