Cosmic Symphony (The Early and Later Poems of Bhai Vir Singh)

Book Details

• Publisher: SAHITYA AKADEMI

• Author: Nikky-Guninder Kaur Singh

• Language: English

• Pages: 174

• Cover: PAPERBACK

• Dimensions: 21.5 cm x 14 cm

• Weight: 230 gm

• Edition: 2010

• ISBN: 9788126025411

About the Book
This volume brings together two important works of Bhai Vir Singh—Trel Tupke (Dew Drope), which marked the beginning of his poetic journey, and Mere Sainyan Jio (My Beloved), which represents the peak of his poetic development. These collections not only provide insights into the poet’s evolving psychological and mystical world but also explore themes and imagery that held significance for him throughout his life. From the simplicity of everyday experiences like curdled bits and dew-drops to the profound beauty of the mystical, Bhai Vir Singh’s poetry draws attention to the ordinary, transforming it into something extraordinary.

The poems ignite intellectual vigor and moral responsibility, offering readers a unique perspective on the world around them. Through his language's simplicity and emotional depth, Bhai Vir Singh makes the mundane awe-inspiring, inviting readers to see the world through a new lens.

About the Author
Nikky-Guninder Kaur Singh is the Crawford Family Professor of Religious Studies at Colby College in Maine, USA. She specializes in poetic and feminist issues within the context of Sikhism. Her extensive publications include The Birth of Khalsa: A Feminist Re-Memory of Sikh Identity, The Feminine Principle in the Sikh Vision of the Transcendent, and Sikhism: Facts on File. Her translation of Sikh sacred poetry, The Name of My Beloved: Verses of the Sikh Guru, was first published by Harper Collins USA in 1995.