Al Musthafa, the prophet who is stranded in a foreign land for 20 years is awaiting the ship from his country to return back. And the day arrives when the ship arrives in the port. He bids farewell to the hosts, and they asks him to talk for a last time. He discusses with them about life. To different queries from people from different walks of life, he puts forward his thoughts on love, marriage, work, joy, crime and more.
This is the premise of The Prophet by Kahlil Gibran, a collection of many poetic essays that primarily deals with living a pure life, in tandem to the basic principles of nature. Kahlil Gibran is a Lebanese poet and artist who immigrated to USA when he was a kid. He is told to be the most widely read poet after Shakespeare and Lao Tse. The Prophet is an inspiring work of extra ordinary beauty and can be compared to mystical masterpieces like Tagore's Geetanjali.
This is the premise of The Prophet by Kahlil Gibran, a collection of many poetic essays that primarily deals with living a pure life, in tandem to the basic principles of nature. Kahlil Gibran is a Lebanese poet and artist who immigrated to USA when he was a kid. He is told to be the most widely read poet after Shakespeare and Lao Tse. The Prophet is an inspiring work of extra ordinary beauty and can be compared to mystical masterpieces like Tagore's Geetanjali.
"Give one another of your bread but eat not from the same loaf. Sing and dance together and be joyous, but let each one of you be alone, even as the strings of a lute are alone though they quiver with the same music."
Heard about this from another friend too. Planning to get it soon. :)
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ReplyDeleteI have read this and a few works of Gibran. he was very good indeed but i feel, if you look deeply, all his philosophy is basically same as what Sree Bhagwat Gita (the holy book of hindus) preaches.
PS: nothing against the great writer
Have not read Khalil Gibran though seen quotes from his work in many places. I think I should read it.
ReplyDeleteHave read about Khalil Gibran and few of his quotes on newspapers and elsewhere. Should start reading his works.
ReplyDeleteThe words of Khalil Gibran resonate across the world.I have a big book comprising of all his writings but never got around to reading it. Your post reminded me to get started, Harish! Thanks!
ReplyDeleteGibran's words are few but profound. And they really give a direction to one's actions.
ReplyDeleteGibran's insights have to be among the finest I've read. They're profound, and inspiring most times.
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ReplyDeleteGr8 post !!!
ReplyDeleteInspiring !!
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Here after a long time, its a beautiful peace of work, simple words but with depeer meaning...hard to follow though...its easier to stick to your prejudices and old way of living.
ReplyDeleteThe Prophet is my Mom's favourite book :)
ReplyDeleteHigh time I read it too.
Thought I've commented already. I'm fan of Gibran and used some of his quotes in my posts
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