Rabindranath Tagore Among the Saints

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In the eyes of the world, Rabindranath Tagore is Lcelebrated as the illustrious bard of Bengal, a name that resonates globally. His literary works and philosophy have touched the hearts of generations, leaving an enduring legacy. Yet, hidden behind the timeless verses and laurels lies a lesser-known truth. Throughout his life, Tagore sought the company of saints, a quest that profoundly enriched his spirit. These personal encounters with India's spiritual luminaries, however, remained concealed in silence, unspoken and unwritten. It was Bipul Kumar Gangopadhyay, a renowned figure in India's spiritual and literary realms, whose determination and relentless research culminated in Sadhu Sannidhey Rabindranath, a Bengali masterpiece that reveals Tagore's intimate experiences with nineteen sages.

Rabindranath Tagore Among Saints is the first-ever English translation of these sacred encounters. This book illuminates the profound spirituality that shaped the sage poet's journey, offering readers a fresh perspective on the man revered as Gurudev by Mahatma Gandhi. It invites you on a spiritual pilgrimage to the inner sanctum of a literary giant's soul.

We translated the book into English language so that Tagore could be discovered in a new dimension across the world. He received the Nobel Prize as a poet, but why he became famous and was recognised as a world poet is not understood by many readers. It is because his writing connected humanity at large. The secret lies in Tagore's extraordinary mind and his universal consciousness. He reached this mental state by spiritually enriching himself all his life and never making it public. The enrichment came from his lifelong contacts with the sages of India. He, therefore, was a poet nurtured behind the scenes by spiritual bliss.

THE BOOK Rabindranath Tagore among Saints unfolds the unknown aspect of deep spirituality of the sage poet Rabindranath. Throughout his life Rabindranath, always in search of meeting monks, came into contact with many saints. However, he kept this valuable experience to himself and didn't publicise it. He thoroughly and silently relished this stream of nectar in his own mind.

**Contents and Sample Pages**