Book Review: 'Knowing Sant Kabir' by Shrikant Prasoon

03 June, 2012

'Knowing Sant Kabir' by Shrikant Prasoon is an authentic book on the life, philosophy and works of mystic sage Kabirdas.

THE AUTHOR of book "Knowing Sant Kabir" describes Kabir as one of the most prominent sages and thinkers of India who shaped, moulded and refined the inner self of many and influenced the life of Hindus, Sikhs and Muslims alike.

Kabir had clarity of vision about life and his simple and balanced philosophy, practical ideas appealed many to lead an ethical and meaningful life. The life of Kabir himself has been described in the book as a balance of both worldly and spiritual aspects.

Author says that Sant Kabir saw, felt, experienced, conjured up and boldly expressed all that happened around him. Kabir meditated on the eternal truth, devoted himself to the Brahman, got revelations, collected his spiritual experiences and expressed all that happened in the divine world of his inner self in poems and songs.

The Crossword chain of bookshops also distributes the book, published in English by Pustak Mahal, Delhi. The book consists of 168 pages and is divided into 11 chapters that include the English translation of Kabir's Dohe, Sakhi and Ulatvani. The book also describes Kabir's social consciousness for a caste-free society, spiritual awakening through positive ways and Sahaja Yoga.

It is a book written with a linguistic rhythm and tempo and describes the spiritualism of Sant Kabir that emphasizes a life of inner growth for complete living.