Love Songs Of Rasakhan ( Rasakhan ke sringaar pad )

Book Detail

• Author: Harsha V. Dehejia
• Brand: D.K. Printworld Pvt. Ltd.
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of Pages: 72
• Release Date: 01-01-2018
• EAN: 9788124609446
• Package Dimensions: 14.0 x 9.6 x 0.4 inches
• Languages: English, Hindi

Details
Love Songs of Rasakhan is a beautifully illustrated bilingual volume that explores the devotional poetry of Rasakhan, a 16th-century Muslim Vaishnava poet from Uttar Pradesh. Born as Said Ibrahim in a Pathan Muslim family, Rasakhan was captivated by an image of Shrinathji, which led him to devote his life to Krishna Bhakti. He lived in Braj, composing songs about the divine love of Radha and Krishna, infused with deep sensuality and devotion.

This volume not only presents Rasakhan’s poetic works but also features insightful essays by renowned scholars, including discussions on Rasakhan’s identity, medieval Muslim Vaishnava poets, and the cultural fluidity of devotion. The book also explores the contributions of Vaishnavas in Bengal and the artistic traditions that flourished under the patronage of Krishna Bhakti. A must-read for those interested in Bhakti poetry, art, and the inclusive traditions of Indian spiritual heritage.