Sadhana: Essays on Spiritual Unity and the Nature of Life - Hardcover

Tagore, Rabindranath

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 1515435490 ISBN 13: 9781515435495

Publisher: A & D Publishing, 2018

Synopsis

A series of philosophical reflections on the relationship between the individual, nature, and the universal. In Sadhana: The Realization of Life, Rabindranath Tagore presents a sequence of essays derived from lectures, examining the principles underlying human existence through a synthesis of spiritual insight and reflective thought.

The work develops through consideration of unity, harmony, and the integration of the individual with a larger order, drawing upon Indian philosophical traditions while addressing a broader intellectual audience. Tagore's method is interpretive rather than doctrinal, emphasizing continuity between inner awareness and the external world. The essays proceed through thematic exploration, linking concepts of self, environment, and creative expression.

Positioned within early twentieth-century philosophical writing, Sadhana reflects Tagore's engagement with both Eastern and Western traditions, offering a framework that connects spiritual perception with lived experience. It remains of interest to readers of philosophy, religion, and cross-cultural thought.

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About the Author

Rabindranath Tagore (1861-1941) was a Bengali poet, philosopher, and writer who became the first non-European recipient of the Nobel Prize in Literature in 1913. His work spans poetry, essays, and fiction, often exploring themes of spirituality, human unity, and cultural exchange. Tagore's writings have had a lasting influence on both literary and philosophical traditions.

Edition details

• Publisher: A & D Publishing
• Publication date: 2018
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1515435490
• ISBN 13: 9781515435495
• Binding: Hardcover
• Number of pages: 80