He who did not taste freedom on earth, will not know it in heaven. In 1911 he moved to the united states, where he attended the university of washingtonseattle before moving to new york city. A thunderbolt would never strike a house except that house draw it to itself. I have mentioned mikhail naimy, the creator of the book of mirdad.
It is unfortunate that very few people are acquainted with the book of mirdad for the simple reason that it is not a religious scrip. The strange story of a monastery which was once called the ark. There are millions of books in the world, butthe book of mirdadstands out far above any book in existence. The strange story of a monastery which was once called the ark by mikhail naimy at barnes. Mikhail naimys timeless classic, an allegory often compared to the works of his friend khalil gibran, presents the teachings of mirdad, abbott of a monastery that stands where noahs ark came to rest after the flood. It is an extraordinary book in the sense that you can read it and miss it completely, because the meaning of the book is not in the words of the book. Of two men looking at a green field, one estimates its yield in bushels and calculates the price of the bushels in silver and in gold. In new york, he was associated with khalil gibran, a fellow. The book was first published in lebanon in 1948 and was initially written in english, with naima later translating it into arabic. Among his best known books is the book of mirdad, a. Set not a fruit against a fruit, a leaf against a leaf, a bough against a bough. The book of mirdad by mikhail naimy read online on bookmate.
Mikhail naimys timeless classic, an allegory often compared to the works of his friend khalil gibran, presents the teachings of mirdad, abbott of. Renounce earthly freedom, for in heaven awaits you unimaginable freedom. He lived in palestine as a child and attended the theological seminary in poltava, the ukraine, from 1906 to 1911. Among his best known books is the book of mirdad, a mystical text first. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. A classic of spiritual literature mikhail naimy, a contemporary of kahlil gibran, author of the prophet, has woven legend, mysticism, philosophy and. The book of mirdad quotes by mikhail naimy goodreads. Ajmer singh 2 amrita pritam 3 baldev singh 2 baljit tharaj 4 balwant. Select powerful quotes from the book of mirdad, the masterpiece of mikhail naimy. Synopsis a classic of spiritual literature mikhail naimy, a contemporary of kahlil gibran, author of the prophet, has woven legend, mysticism, philosophy and poetry into a powerful allegorical story that has touched the hearts of millions of readers. Mikhail naimy, in a similar style to gibran, unravels one layer after another.
The strange story of a monastery which was once called the ark 1948, naimy also wrote a biography of khalil. You and your brothers, and your children and your childrens children shall repeople the bereaved earth, and your seed shall be as the sand of the sea, according to gods promise to me. The strange story of a monastery which was once called the ark 9781842930380 by naimy, mikhail and a great selection of similar new, used and collectible books available now at great prices. Mikhail naimys timeless classic, an allegory often compared to the works of his friend khalil gibran, presents the teachings of mirdad, abbott of a monastery that. A classic of spiritual literature mikhail naimy, a contemporary of kahlil gibran, author of the prophet, has woven legend, mysticism, philosophy and poetry into a powerful allegorical story that has touched the hearts of millions of readers.
The strange story of a monastery which was once called the ark, p. The meaning of the book is running side by side in silence between the words, between the lines, in the gaps. No love is love that draws a woman to a man only to breed more women and men and thus perpetuate their bondage to the flesh. Naimy was living in east beirut at the time of his death in 1988. The book of mirdad mikhail naimy download free ebook. The strange story of a monastery which was once called the ark by mikhail naimy.
Mikhail naimy, a contemporary of kahlil gibran, author of the prophet, has woven legend, mysticism, philosophy and poetry into a powerful allegorical story that has touched the hearts of millions of readers. Among his best known books is the book of mirdad, a mystical text first published in lebanon in 1948, about which the mystic osho said. Mikhail naimy, in a similar style to gibran, unravels one layer after another, showing that the words of his message have descended from some mysterious source. The book of mirdad the strange story of a monastery which was once called the ark by mikhail naimy and publisher watkins publishing rhp. Michael joseph naim y, better known in english by his pen name mikhail naim y october 17, 1889 february 28, 1988, was a lebanese poet, novelist, and philosopher, famous for his spiritual writings, notably the book of mirda d. It is very unfortunate that very few people are acquainted with the book of mirdad for the simple reason. Naima initially sought to have the book published in london, where it was rejected for advancing a religion with a new dogma. There are millions of books in the world, but the book of mirdad stands out far above any book in existence. Discover book depositorys huge selection of mikhail naimy books online.
He wrote 99 books, including drama, essays, poetry, criticism, short stories and biography. Your fathers harvest of years has been exceedingly rich. You and your brothers, and your children and your childrens children shall repeople the bereaved earth. The strange story of a monastery which was once called the ark often you shall think your road impassable, sombre and companionless. Ratish iyer there are millions of books in the world but the book of mirdad stands out far above any other book in existence. Book of mirdad, mikhail naimy love is the law of god. For a full listing of titles see volume one appendix. The book of mirdad has also been compared to ameen rihanis the book of khalid, with the book being believed to have had an influence on naimas writings. The book of mirdad, the timeless allegorical story which has touched the hearts of so many readers, continues to show new generations how it is possible to expand ones consciousness, to uncover god in man by dissolving mans sense of duality. They are not enlightened, but very close, just on the verge. The strange story of a monastery which was once called the ark pdf epub book. There are millions of books in the world, but the book of mirdad stands out far above any other book in existence. And because he was not a novelist, he never wrote again. I am saying the man who gave birth to this book he was an unknown, a nobody.
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The book of mirdad is an allegorical book of philosophy by lebanese author mikhail naima. Pdf the book of mirdad download full pdf book download. Poet and philosopher mikhail naimy was born in lebanon in 1889. The first edition of the novel was published in 1975, and was written by mikhail naimy.
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