Λυρικά αφιερώματα (Γιταντζάλι)

A newly rendered edition of a once‑obscure Indian poet’s lyrical offerings arrives with a fresh, single‑accent orthography that preserves the original cadence while making the verses more accessible to modern ears. First published in a limited run of one‑hundred luxurious copies in 1921, these poems quickly crossed continents, finding eager readers in Scandinavia, England and beyond, and sparking the formation of literary societies devoted to their study.

The verses unfold as gentle meditations on life’s fleeting moments, weaving together the quiet wisdom of ancient Indian thought with the restless spirit of a world shaken by war. Their simple, sweet language offers a soothing counterpoint to the material anxieties of the time, inviting listeners to breathe in a calm, almost mystical atmosphere that feels both timeless and immediate.

Born into an aristocratic family in Bengal in 1861, the poet’s songs have become folk staples across the subcontinent, celebrated for their melodic ease and profound insight. This collection captures the early resonance of his voice, a bridge that still carries the subtle currents of Eastern philosophy into Western consciousness.