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Presents a selection of works from twelve spiritual poets, including Rumi, St. Teresa of Avila, Rabia, and St. John of the Cross.
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16 of 16 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
I would never have thought that I would enjoy the poems of "12 Sacred Voices from East and West"; I am not that clever.
I picked up this book at a friend's house and couldn't put it down!
The way these poems have been written is deceptively light, even at times sexy and funny; yet with a dazzling impact of gently delivered philosophy.
The "12 Voices" are both male and female, range over time from 717AD to 1649AD and geographically from India to Spain and back again yet share similar thoughts about this world and our relationship with God. I feel this book has a universal truthfulness which cuts straight through the things which sometimes divide us from each other - religion, gender, nationality, history, language.
Now we have to trust that Daniel Ladinsky has translated truthfully and chosen carefully from the wealth of material he had access to. I am not qualified to comment on that but I can say that this book has the feel of being lovingly forged and it feels true in every way.
There are surprises at every turn.
"Since no one really knows anything about God,
those who think they do are just
troublemakers" Rabia of Basra (717 -801)
"The words Guru, Swami, Super Swami, Master, Teacher, Murshid,
Yogi, Priest,
most of those sporting such a title are just peacocks.
The litmus test is:
hold them upside down over a cliff for a few hours.
If they don't wet their
pants
maybe you found a real
one. Kabir (1440 -1518)
I have never been so mentally stretched and transported by joy simultaneously before; that is what this book did to me. I find myself looking at this world and the people I meet differently and more kindly having read this book.
I picked up this book at a friend's house and couldn't put it down!
The way these poems have been written is deceptively light, even at times sexy and funny; yet with a dazzling impact of gently delivered philosophy.
The "12 Voices" are both male and female, range over time from 717AD to 1649AD and geographically from India to Spain and back again yet share similar thoughts about this world and our relationship with God. I feel this book has a universal truthfulness which cuts straight through the things which sometimes divide us from each other - religion, gender, nationality, history, language.
Now we have to trust that Daniel Ladinsky has translated truthfully and chosen carefully from the wealth of material he had access to. I am not qualified to comment on that but I can say that this book has the feel of being lovingly forged and it feels true in every way.
There are surprises at every turn.
"Since no one really knows anything about God,
those who think they do are just
troublemakers" Rabia of Basra (717 -801)
"The words Guru, Swami, Super Swami, Master, Teacher, Murshid,
Yogi, Priest,
most of those sporting such a title are just peacocks.
The litmus test is:
hold them upside down over a cliff for a few hours.
If they don't wet their
pants
maybe you found a real
one. Kabir (1440 -1518)
I have never been so mentally stretched and transported by joy simultaneously before; that is what this book did to me. I find myself looking at this world and the people I meet differently and more kindly having read this book.
4 of 4 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
A wonderful book, a "must have" to keep by the side of the bed to dip in and out of. It is deep, thought provoking, touching, but also at times very funny and not at all sanctimonious! I highly recommend it.
3 of 3 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
This book has inspired me in a way that few have before. The depth of the poems cannot be expressed with words. It draws together all there is to know about God from Eastern and Western traditions. It reminds us of the oneness of all creation. This is not a book to read once and then put away on a shelf, but one you will want to pick up again and again and, better still, share with your friends.
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Love Poems from God
This is a truly inspirational book. Its poems go straight to the heart. Truly marvellous. Consequently I have bought it several times to give as presents to those who are... Read more
Published 5 months ago by Miate
nice book
The book is nice and somewhat inspirational but I had not realised that it took it's influences from many religions and backgrounds
Published 11 months ago by W. Chapman
An absolute delight
Just because it has the G-word in the title, don't think that this is dull, heavy or serious. It is full of lightness, humour, and tenderness. Read more
Published on 5 Dec 2009 by Jon Freeman
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