Speaking of Siva
Speaking of Siva, published by Penguin Books, Limited in 2015, is a collection of meditative and deeply personal poems dedicated to the god Siva, authored by four major Hindu saints: Mahadeviyakka, Basavaa, Devara Dasimayya, and Allama Prabhu. This UK edition spans 64 pages and is part of the Little Black Classics series, which celebrates the diversity of Penguin Classics through a range of literary works from various cultures and time periods.
Readers will find a rich exploration of themes related to Hinduism and spirituality, as the poems reflect on the connection between the divine and the human experience. The collection presents a blend of lyrical and intimate expressions that delve into the sacred, offering insights into the lives and thoughts of these influential saints. With its compact dimensions, this edition serves as a thoughtful introduction to the poetic traditions of India and the inspirational writings that have shaped religious thought.
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‘To the utterly at-one with Siva there’s no dawn.’ Meditative, deeply personal poems to the god Siva, from four major Hindu saints. Introducing Little Black Classics: 80 books for Penguin’s 80th birthday. Little Black Classics celebrate the huge range and diversity of Penguin Classics, with books from around the world and across many centuries. They take us from a balloon ride over Victorian London to a garden of blossom in Japan, from Tierra del Fuego to 16th-century California and the Russian steppe. Here are stories lyrical and savage; poems epic and intimate; essays satirical and inspirational; and ideas that have shaped the lives of millions. Mahadeviyakka (10th century), Basavaa, Devara Dasimayya and Allama Prabhu (12th century).
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