{"product_id":"abundant-sense-rahim-selected-dohas-by-chandan-sinha","title":"Abundant Sense: Rahim - Selected Dohas by Chandan Sinha","description":"\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"4\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"4\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eTHE TIMELESS WISDOM OF A LEGENDARY NAVARATNA: RAHIM’S COUPLETS, REIMAGINED.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"5\"\u003eAbdur Rahim Khan-i-Khanan was more than just a statesman—he was a warrior, a scholar, a polyglot, and a poet whose words have transcended four centuries to remain part of our daily vernacular. Though he lived a life of immense power and profound loss in the court of Emperor Akbar, it is his \u003ci data-path-to-node=\"5\" data-index-in-node=\"292\"\u003edohas\u003c\/i\u003e (couplets) that have immortalized him.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"6\"\u003e\u003ci data-path-to-node=\"6\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eAbundant Sense\u003c\/i\u003e is the first substantial collection of Rahim’s poetry translated into English, featuring over half of his known 290 \u003ci data-path-to-node=\"6\" data-index-in-node=\"131\"\u003edohas\u003c\/i\u003e. Translator Chandan Sinha—an accomplished writer and former Director General of the National Archives—expertly moves away from free verse, opting instead to preserve the meter and rhyme of the original. This approach ensures that the rhythmic, memorable quality of Rahim’s voice remains intact for the modern reader. Each couplet is presented with the original Devanagari text and accompanied by insightful explanations, making this a perfect volume for both scholars and those seeking a daily dose of ancient, practical wisdom.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"7\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"7\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eWhy \u003ci data-path-to-node=\"7\" data-index-in-node=\"4\"\u003eAbundant Sense\u003c\/i\u003e is a vital addition to your library:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-path-to-node=\"8\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"8,0,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"8,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eA Rhythmic Translation:\u003c\/b\u003e By prioritizing meter and rhyme, Chandan Sinha captures the lyrical, \"singable\" quality of the original Hindi that is often lost in translation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"8,1,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"8,1,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eScholarly yet Accessible:\u003c\/b\u003e A perfect blend of academic rigor and deep accessibility, ideal for anyone interested in the early modern literary history of India.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"8,2,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"8,2,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eCultural Significance:\u003c\/b\u003e Explores the life of one of the Mughal Empire’s most fascinating figures—a man who bridged the gap between noble status and the common man's experience.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"8,3,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"8,3,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eBilingual Format:\u003c\/b\u003e Includes the original Devanagari text alongside the English translation, allowing readers to appreciate the beauty of the original language.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"9\"\u003eWhether you are seeking guidance on life, relationships, or human nature, Rahim’s \u003ci data-path-to-node=\"9\" data-index-in-node=\"82\"\u003edohas\u003c\/i\u003e offer a bridge to a simpler, deeper way of understanding the world.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"BEETLE BOOK SHOP","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52439534993691,"sku":null,"price":594.0,"currency_code":"INR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0686\/2150\/0699\/files\/81cxIKCsjRL._SL1500.jpg?v=1782975897","url":"https:\/\/beetlebookshop.com\/hi\/products\/abundant-sense-rahim-selected-dohas-by-chandan-sinha","provider":"Beetle Book Shop","version":"1.0","type":"link"}