• ISBN13: 9789367806302
• Binding: Hardcover
• Subject: N/A
• Publisher: Gyan Publishing House
• Publisher Imprint: Gyan Publishing House
• Publication Date: January 1, 2024
• Pages: 54
• Original Price: INR 225.0
• Language: English
• Edition: N/A
• Item Weight: 320 grams
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Songs of India: Rendered from the Urdu, Hindi, and Persian by Inayat Khan and Jessie Duncan Westbrook is a collection that showcases the rich poetic traditions of India through translations of various songs and poems. The book highlights the beauty and depth of Urdu, Hindi, and Persian literature, offering readers access to the cultural and spiritual essence of Indian society. With lyrical translations and insightful commentary, the authors emphasize themes of love, nature, and mysticism, celebrating the diverse artistic expressions of the subcontinent.

Inayat Khan, (1882–1927) was an Indian musician, composer, and Sufi teacher known for introducing Sufism to the West. He founded the Sufi Order in the West, promoting universal spirituality through music, poetry, and philosophy. His works, including Songs of India, emphasized the interconnectedness of all spiritual traditions. Jessie Duncan Westbrook, (1873–1952) was an American writer, translator, and editor, noted for her contributions to literature and spirituality. Collaborating with Inayat Khan, she helped bring Indian poetry to Western audiences through works like Songs of India. Westbrook's efforts highlighted the beauty of Eastern literary traditions