{"product_id":"9780670087594","title":"Eating God","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAn anthology of mystic devotional poetry from across India, this collection gathers classic translations alongside newly published renderings from revered voices. It centers on Bhakti—the intimate, everyday longing for the divine—and speaks to readers who love poetry, spiritual inquiry, and cross‑cultural literary voices. The tone is contemplative, reverent, and uplifting.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePresented as a carefully curated sequence, the collection blends classic translations with newly published renderings by acclaimed translators, spanning languages and centuries. The poems illuminate Bhakti—devotion, love, and compassion expressed as a path to the divine—and offer a window into how mystic poets across India spoke to everyday life. This book is ideal for poetry lovers, spiritual seekers, and students of literature who relish cross-cultural voices.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eReading experience is intimate and reflective: short, lyric pieces that invite quiet reading, group discussion, or listening aloud. The volume makes nuanced ideas approachable—exploring devotion, social critique, human frailty, and universal longing—through clear translation that preserves rhythm and imagery. It works well for personal study, classroom exploration, or shared contemplation.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eClassic translations alongside newly published renderings by acclaimed translators, spanning languages and centuries\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBroad Bhakti focus: devotion, music of the heart, social critique, and universal compassion\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAccessible, lyrical translation style that preserves rhythm and imagery of the originals\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIdeal for personal reading, study groups, classrooms, and discussions about spirituality and literature\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCross-cultural voices from diverse Indian mystical traditions, offering a panoramic view of devotion\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eShort, meditative pieces that invite reading aloud or quiet reflection\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e \u003cp\u003eReaders finish with a deeper appreciation of India's devotional poetry, a broadened perspective on spirituality, and a sense of connection across time and language. The collection invites ongoing exploration, nurturing curiosity, empathy, and a renewed sense of wonder about poetry's power to illuminate the human spirit.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Crossword.in","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48540584706265,"sku":"BK0124054","price":665.0,"currency_code":"INR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0648\/3066\/9017\/files\/61QTqtPTU9L._SL1400.jpg?v=1780082760","url":"https:\/\/www.crossword.in\/products\/9780670087594","provider":"Crossword.in ","version":"1.0","type":"link"}