Book Review: The Book of Nizamuddin Aulia
Nizamuddin was twenty-three years old when Farid declared him his successor, and the fact that such a young, inexperienced, mother's darling was chosen successor to a great sage surprised many. But not for long.The Book of Nizamuddin Aulia reveals the life and teachings of the most beloved and revered of medieval Sufi saints. Nizamuddin Aulia was born in 1236, in great poverty. He grew up in a tumultuous world and saw three dynasties and seven sultans wreak havoc over an entire nation in the name of religion. Staying away from the corridors of power, the mystic chose instead to dedicate his life to the Sufi vision of love and spiritual enlightenment and to serve the needs of the poor.
In this book, the author presents a thorough and easy reading account of the life and times of a sage who continues to evoke inspiration even today. The reader is offered glimpses from the life and philosophy of the sage in a very simple narrative style. The several confrontations of the ruler and the saint are also presented in an absorbing manner. However, the book as a whole lags some tautness that the reader may expect from the potential of the chosen era and the personalities.
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The book will definitely appeal to readers who are interested in the life and times of the mystic. I had received the copy from MySmartPrice. Thank you Ranjan for giving me this opportunity. You can buy this book at flipkart in case you live in India.
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