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Las Coplas de Kabir: Los secretos para llevar una vida satisfecha desde la India medieval (Spanish Edition)

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This 67-page paperback (published independently July 16, 2020) features 80 couplets (dohas) of Kabir translated in Spanish. The author (Shourya Agarwal) has managed to keep the poetic meter and rhyming scheme of the couplets intact in his translations. The book contains a short biography of Kabir along with an introduction to medieval Bhakti and Sufi poetry. Each couplet is also presented with an explanation for the benefit of the readers. This book is perfect for Spanish readers who wish to get acquainted with the poetry and philosophy of Kabir.


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Author contact: shourya.202.2020@doonschool.com

The Bijak of Guru Kabir Volume 1: Ramainis

Price: $ 15.00 CAD          Shipping: $ 13.10 CAD
Copies: 93                           ISBN 0-9686313-0-4

Published by The Kabir Association of Canada, this hard cover volume (1st edition, June 1998) features the ‘ramainees’ of Kabir Saheb which have been compiled in the Beejak. The ramainees are presented in Hindi (Devnagari) script and have also been transliterated into English (Roman) script. Dr. Jagessar Das, M. D., has provided an English translation as well as commentaries for each of the 84 ramainees compiled in this volume.Read More...
    This hard cover of over 200 pages also features a transliteration guide (for English readers), a look into the life and works of Kabir Saheb, and a translated (English) glossary of various Hindi terms which are referenced in Kabir Saheb’s works. This book is perfect for both readers who wish to become familiarized with the ideologies of Kabir Saheb and those who seek a detailed look into his literary works.



    The Bijak of Guru Kabir Volume 2: Shabdas

    Price: $ 15.00 CAD          Shipping: $ 13.10 CAD
    Copies: 8                             ISBN 0-9696313-1-2

    The second book in the Bijak series published by the Kabir Association of Canada, volume 2 (1st edition, 2005) features the ‘shabdas’ of Kabir Saheb which have been compiled in the Beejak. Each of the 115 shabdas in this edition are presented in both Hindi (Devnagari) and English script (transliterated into Roman script) complete with English translation and commentary by Dr. Jagessar Das, M. D. A transliteration guide is provided for English readers.Read More...
      A brief sketch of Kabir Saheb’s life and philosophy is also given to introduce readers to the literary styles and themes mentioned in the poems (shabdas). This soft cover edition consisting of some 300 pages also includes a glossary of Hindi terms (translated into English) which are referenced in the book and features supplementary shabdas from the Shabdavali (Kabir Panth Shabdavali).



      Kabir Ramaini Sudha

      Price: $ 5.00 CAD          Shipping: $ 13.10 CAD
      Copies: 13

      This paperback (1st edition, December 1989) published by the Ramkabir Bhakta Samaj (Ramkabir Bhakta Samaaj; 3320 Lafayette St, Rosemead, CA 91770, U.S.A.) and printed in Bardoli, Gujarat (India) at the Patel Printing Press features the ‘ramainees’ of Kabir Saheb which have been compiled in the Beejak. Each of 84 ramainis are presented in Gujarati script complete with translation and footnotes in Gujarati language. This book is perfect for Gujarati readers who are interested in the teachings of Kabir Saheb which have been compiled in the Beejak. Please note that copies are not in the best condition.



      Kabir Bhajan Amritam

      Price: $ 20.00 CAD          Shipping: $ 13.10 CAD
      Copies: 22                          ISBN 978-0-9686313-2-4

      The Kabir Bhajan Amritam published by the Kabir Association of Canada, is a coil bound issue printed at the Rakmo Press Pvt. Ltd. (C-59, Okhla Industrial Area, Phase-I, New Delhi – 110020, India) which features nearly 300 ‘bhajans’ common within Kabir Panth communities. This volume features bhajans composed by Kabir Saheb, modern Kabir Panths and other authors who shared similar ideologies. Over nearly 300 pages, Dr. Jagessar Das, M. D., has presented each bhajan in English (Roman) script complete with English translation; a transliteration guide has been provided for English readers.Read More...
        The book also features some 40 supplementary ‘sakhis’ and three ‘aartis.’ An introduction has also been provided to familiarise readers to the literary style of Kabir Saheb. This book is ideal for satsangees and readers who wish to study and understand the teachings conveyed by Kabir Saheb through his compositions.



        The Brahm Nirupan of Kabir

        Price: $ 20.00 CAD          Shipping: $ 13.10 CAD
        Copies: 23                           ISBN 978-1-4831-1256-2

        This 100 page soft cover issue published by Xlibris Corporation (2013) features a complete English translation (from Hindi by Dr. Jagessar Das, M. D.) of the Brahm Nirupan, a sacred text of the Kabir Panth. In this text, Kabir Saheb imparts unto his disciple, Dharmadas, divine revelations and spiritual knowledge; most notably, discussions on the subtle body, the guidelines of performing a ‘chowka’ ceremony, and the guidelines for attaining salvation and spiritual enlightenment. Dr. Das has also provided a brief sketch of Kabir Saheb’s life and ideologies as well as a short synopsis of the text.Read More...
          This volume features some supplementary poems and compositions of Kabir Saheb. The text also presents some of the basic elements of Kabir Panth mythology and describes them in great detail. The Brahm Nirupan of Kabir is the ideal book for readers who wish to explore Kabir Panthi literature and ideology.



          The Path of Spiritual Realization

          Price: $ 10.00 CAD          Shipping: $ 13.10 CAD
          Copies: 35

          The Path of Spiritual Realization (1st editions, 1985) published by the Kabir Association of Canada features a set of minor Kabir Panthi texts and prayers compiled into a convenient small soft cover of less than 100 pages. The book features an introduction to the literary style and ideologies of Kabir Saheb and a glossary of (translated) Hindi terms referenced throughout to book for the convenience of readers. All texts are presented in both Hindi (Devnagari) script and transliterated English (Roman) script complete with English translation by Dr. Jagessar Das, M. D. This book is ideal for satsangees and those who wish to become familiarised with some of the basic teachings of Kabir Saheb and ideologies of the Kabir Panth.



          Kabir Songs of the Divine

          Price: $ 20.00 CAD          Shipping: $ 13.10 CAD
          Copies: 8                             ISBN 0-9734597-3-5

          A 200 page soft cover, Kabir Songs of the Divine, published by Urban Mystic Books (Surrey, B.C. Canada, 2008), features nearly 200 compositions of Kabir Saheb exclusively in English, translated by Dr. Jagessar Das, M. D. This book also features an introduction to the literary style and life of Kabir Saheb. This volume is ideal for English readers who wish to explore the literary works of Kabir Saheb.