Gitanjali (Sangesopfer)

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Gitanjali (Sangesopfer)

by Rabindranath Tagore

DE·~1 hours

Chapters

Description

A luminous tapestry of devotion unfolds in this lyrical collection, where each poem becomes a quiet offering to an unseen master of music and light. The verses glide like a humble flute over hills and valleys, filling a fragile vessel with fresh life and endless melody. Through tender reverence, the speaker embraces the paradox of being both servant and friend, seeking to merge his own heart with the boundless song that sustains the world. The language is steeped in simple yet profound imagery, turning everyday moments—summer breezes, blooming flowers, the hum of bees—into gateways to deeper spiritual insight.

In the opening pages, the poet wrestles with humility, urging himself to cleanse his being and to honor even the smallest blossom before it fades. He reflects on the danger of adornment and pride, favoring the pure, unadorned voice of devotion over superficial splendor. The work invites listeners to sit beside the divine, to breathe in the music that threads through every line, and to contemplate the gentle power of surrender. Its quiet intensity makes for a meditative listening experience, perfect for moments when you seek calm and a touch of transcendence.

Details

Language

de

Duration

~1 hours (68K characters)

Publisher of text edition

Project Gutenberg

Credits

Norbert H. Langkau, Jens Sadowski, and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net

Release date

2021-06-07

Rights

Public domain in the USA.

About the author

Rabindranath Tagore

Rabindranath Tagore

1861–1941

A Nobel Prize-winning poet, novelist, songwriter, and educator, he reshaped Bengali literature and introduced many readers around the world to modern Indian writing. His work blends music, spirituality, nature, and everyday human feeling in a way that still feels fresh.

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