LANGUAGE IN INDIA

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Volume 11 : 7 July 2011
ISSN 1930-2940

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Some Philosophical Elements in the Poems of Kabir and
Rabindra Nath Tagore

Reenu Kumar, M.A., Ph.D. Candidate


Abstract

Some philosophical elements in the poems of Kabir and Rabindra Nath Tagore are discussed in this paper. Their strong belief is that the Supreme Power and Truth lie in Beauty and Beauty lies in the Divine Truth. The paper tries to bring the message and beauty of Kabir and Rabindra Nath Tagore and similarity in their poetry. The literary images and philosophy on Divine Union are presented.

Introduction

Kabir and Rabindra Nath Tagore were born and brought up in different centuries. Thus there is contrast in their lives, their periods of existence, their social context, and their styles of living. But we find that their poems reveal a similar philosophical paradigm in their work. The poems of these two poets have deeply influenced the people of various social and economic strata.

Philosophy of Kabir’s Verses and Ideas

The words and preaching of Kabir dealt various social, emotional and psychological questions that confronted humans. In Kabir’s opinion God Realization is the apex goal of life. All the problems mental, emotional and psychological and all the conflicts - social, religious or communal and even the physiological - can be overcome and won through God Realization. According him all the paths of outward pursuit are directed inside and union with the Supreme Being should be made the sole priority which will automatically diminish the materialistic problems and enlighten the path of spiritualism.


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Reenu Kumar, M.A. (English Literature), M.B.A. (Finance and Retail), Ph.D. in English (Candidate)
Assistant Professor
Sagar Institute of Research and Technology Excellence
Bhopal 462021
Madhya Pradesh
India
Reenu.kumar@yahoo.com; Reenu.hora@yahoo.com


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