Sufi & Bhakti poetry is all about love! These poets are saints from Persia, Pakistan and various parts of India. Even though these poems were composed in geographically disparate regions and in different languages, their similarities are remarkable! What exactly are Sufi & Bhakti saints teaching us through love poetry? Through the articles below, I share with you my interpretation of these poems.
Union & Separation
Sufi and Bhakti love poems highlight the concepts of 'union' and 'separation'. Why? What's their message?
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Acceptance Poetry
A list of compositions on 'acceptance', which is the key practice advocated by Sufi & Bhakti poets.
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Many Languages, Many Words
Sufi & Bhakti poets emphasize that the name by which we refer to 'the Universe' ('Ram', 'Krishna', 'Khuda', 'Allah', or 'Akal Purukh') is not important. What really matters is that we understand and practice acceptance.
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Grief Recovery Model
What is common to Sufi & Bhakti poetry and the 5-Stage Grief Recovery Model by Elizabeth Kübler-Ross? The concept of acceptance!
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Acceptance & Love
Acceptance and love are two sides of the same coin. When we accept something, we become open hearted and loving towards it.
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What to Accept? Whom to Love?
What is the boundary between 'I' and 'the Universe'? In other words, what exactly should we accept in our day to day life? It helps to understand this boundary through examples.
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Personal Experience with Sufi & Bhakti Poetry
My personal experience with Sufi & Bhakti traditions.
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