The Secrets of the Self (Asrar-i Khudi) — A Philosophical Poem

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The Secrets of the Self (Asrar-i Khudi) — A Philosophical Poem

by Sir Muhammad Iqbal

EN·~1 hours·23 chapters

Chapters

23 total
1

THE SECRETS OF THE SELF

0:14
2

THE SECRETS OF THE SELF (ASRÁR-I KHUDÍ)

2:36
3

INTRODUCTION

19:27
4

PROLOGUE

8:37
5

I

4:06
6

II

2:38
7

III

5:23
8

IV

2:21
9

V

2:31
10

VI

4:38

Description

A lyrical meditation on the nature of the self, this work invites listeners to explore the inner universe that underpins every human experience. Drawing on the rich traditions of Persian poetry and modern philosophical thought, it presents a series of vivid verses that link personal growth to love, desire, and the pursuit of higher purpose. The opening sections set a tone of quiet urgency, urging each soul to awaken its latent strength before external forces can diminish it.

Through a tapestry of allegorical stories—a thirsty bird, a glittering diamond beside coal, and a dialogue between mountain and river—the poem illustrates how inner discipline transforms ordinary life into a conduit for cosmic insight. The narrator’s voice is both scholarly and passionate, weaving subtle metaphysics with accessible language that resonates across cultures. Listeners will find themselves drawn into a timeless quest for self‑realization, guided by verses that echo both ancient mystics and contemporary thinkers.

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Language

en

Duration

~1 hours (102K characters)

Publisher of text edition

Project Gutenberg

Credits

Produced by Fritz Ohrenschall, Emmanuel Ackerman and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive/Canadian Libraries)

Release date

2018-06-13

Rights

Public domain in the USA.

About the author

Sir Muhammad Iqbal

Sir Muhammad Iqbal

1877–1938

A major voice in Urdu and Persian literature, he brought poetry, philosophy, and public life together in work that still resonates across South Asia. His writing ranges from lyrical and spiritual to political, always driven by questions of selfhood, faith, and renewal.

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