Rabindranath Tagore Among Saints

In the eyes of the world, Rabindranath Tagore is celebrated as the illustrious bard of Bengal, a name that resonates globally. His literary works and philosophy have touched the hearts of generations, leaving an enduring legacy. Yet, hidden behind the timeless verses and laurels lies a lesser-known truth. Throughout his life, Tagore sought the company of saints, a quest that profoundly enriched his spirit. These personal encounters with India’s spiritual luminaries, however, remained concealed in silence, unspoken and unwritten. It was Bipul Kumar Gangopadhyay, a renowned figure in India’s spiritual and literary realms, whose determination and relentless research culminated in Sadhu Sannidhey Rabindranath, a Bengali masterpiece that reveals Tagore’s intimate experiences with nineteen sages. Rabindranath Tagore Among Saints is the first-ever English translation of these sacred encounters. This book illuminates the profound spirituality that shaped the sage poet’s journey, offering readers a fresh perspective on the man revered as Gurudev by Mahatma Gandhi. It invites you on a spiritual pilgrimage to the inner sanctum of a literary giant’s soul. Read more Continue reading Read less ABOUT THE AUTHOR
Bipul Kumar Gangopadhyay is a well-recognised name in India’s spiritual world and literature. He was born on 1 September 1935, at the auspicious hour early before sunrise (Brahmo Muhurta) in an enlightened Brahmin family. In this family, four siddha (reached enlightenment) great saints were born.

Swaraj Kumar Chakrabarti, a retired Chemical Engineer from Ohio EPA (Environmental Protection Agency), USA has had a deep connection with literature (both in English and in Bengali) from childhood.

Dr Amitava Sanyal, PhD (Pharmacy), MBA, has worked in the pharmaceutical industry both in India and in the USA in senior management positions. He retired from Abbott Laboratories, USA in 2013, after 36 years. Read more Continue reading Read less

Translator: Swaraj Kumar Chakrabarti, Amitava Sanyal

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