Kahlil Gibran’s Visions in The Prophet

Description

It is almost impossible to find a book that compares to Kahlil Gibran’s “The Prophet,” for it possesses a remarkable internal coherence and harmony. It speaks of life’s matters through the vision of the enlightened “Mustafa” (the Chosen One). “The Prophet” is one of those rare books that doesn’t rely on the author’s work and thought; on the contrary, its words were drawn when the author was in a state of heightened spirituality.

In Kahlil Gibran’s “The Prophet,” a new dimension of philosophy is opened, imbued with trust and respect for the small things and the life woven from the seemingly insignificant. Gibran attempts to convey the depth and wisdom inherent in love, marriage, children, giving, food and drink, work, joy and sorrow, home and shelter, clothing, buying and selling, crime and punishment, and laws and regulations. However, the enlightened philosopher Osho sometimes agrees with him, giving these matters greater depth, and at other times completely disagrees, criticizing him sharply and interpreting them based on his own enlightened experience.