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This scholarly work published in 1977 presents the life, spiritual journey, and profound Vakyas of Rupa Bhawani, the great 17th-century Kashmiri mystic poet. Guided by her father and Guru, Pandit Madhav Joo Dhar, she attained deep spiritual insight through yoga and enriched Kashmiri mystical literature.
Triloki Nath Dhar has painstakingly collected and translated 146 Vakyas, preserving their original spirit, metre, and expression. Each Vakya is explained through free verse and followed by insightful commentary, drawing meaningful parallels with Kashmir Shaivism, the Bhagavad Gita, scriptures, philosophy, and English literature. This is a deeply researched and intellectually enriching work that brings the spiritual legacy of Rupa Bhawani vividly to life. Triloki Nath Dhar’s meticulous scholarship, insightful interpretation, and comparative approach make the 146 Vakyas accessible while preserving their profound mystical essence. The book is highly recommended for scholars, students, spiritual seekers, and all readers interested in Kashmir Shaivism, Indian philosophy, mysticism, and the timeless wisdom of India’s spiritual heritage.
The author's scholarship and devotion make this more than a translation—it is a thoughtful exploration of the spiritual wisdom embedded in Rupa Bhawani's enigmatic verses. It is a valuable work for readers interested in Kashmir's mystical heritage, Indian philosophy, spirituality, and the timeless quest for self-realization.
Triloki Nath Dhar (June 1930-May 2022) was born in Kashmir, J & K, India. He graduated in science from Punjab in 1948 and received a degree in Indology from Sharda Peeth Research Centre, Srinagar, as approved by Dr Tuci of Rome. In the past, he was a journalist and a theological preacher through religious organizations. For one, he gave lectures on the Bhagwat Geeta (Bhagavad-Gita) through the auspices of the Vedic Bhavan during 1972 to 1974. Mr Dhar is an author of short romances, tales, and collections of essays, as well, a theory of Cosmological Physics which he had included in a ‘romantic fiction’ novel which was apparently confirmed fourteen years later by a US space satellite’s discovery of a particularly massive cloud of gas and dust. It was a possible indication that the expanding universe might eventually reverse toward collapse. He was formerly a member of several author’s organizations. Mr Dhar’s various public service efforts have included service from 1946 to 1948 as secretary of the Students’ Federation and in the Volunteer Corps; he was general secretary of the Bhokhatkeshwar Bhairov Nath Trust in Srinagar from 1972 through 1976, and general secretary of the All-India Saraswat Cultural Organisation from 1972 through 1981. He had declined some awards offered, for personal reasons. His published works include Theory of Creativity (1961), Tale of a Soviet Biologist (1961), A Bunch of Short Romances (l963), Origin of Saraswat Aryans (1976), Rupa Bhawani (Life, Teachings and Philosophy) (1977), Concept of I(1982), The Cascades (1983), a collection of poems, The Holy Virgin (an epic fragment), Inspiration in the North- East (2001), The story of Kashmir Affairs and the sundry topics(2013), The Battered Hindu(2014).
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Publisher: Mohini Publications
Number of Pages: 190
Dimensions: 5.83"x8.27"
Interior Pages: B&W
Binding:
Paperback (Perfect Binding)
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