Kalchuri, Bhau

Sun Rays

Asheville, NC: Scott & Ann O'Neil, 2000. First Edition. Softcover. Inscribed & signed by Bhau Kalchuri to Thomas Rain Crowe. "What is it about the Ghazal that has captured the hearts and minds of so many in the east and west? Each couplet in a Ghazal contains the complete expression of an idea, and is a self sufficient unit that is easily detachable and quotable. The richness and concentrated form of the Ghazal provides an equally powerful poetic and musical form, and additionally lends itself to being quoted in conversation." (from Introduction by Scott O'Neil) a collection of 138 Ghazals, the venerable Indian-Persian form of poetry, by Bhau Kalchuri, an acclaimed Indian poet & polymath who is a chief disciple of Avatar Meher Baba (1894-1969), a revered Indian Holy Man- Spiritual Master. Each Ghazal is written in English rather than the traditional Urdu language, & is dedicated to Meher. With introduction by Scott O'Neil, also the co-editor & publisher of this volume with his wife Ann. With front cover reproduction of a painted portrait of Meher by Lyn Ott. Trade-format softcover original. On the title page, Kalchuri has hand-written & signed: "My dearest Thomas,/ May Beloved Avatar Meher/ Baba bless you with his love/ so that 'Sun Rays' may become/ a medium for your meditation/ in action./ (signed) Bhau." "Thomas" is Thomas Rain Crowe, the noted American poet & publisher who was at the center of the Baby Beat Generation/ Second San Francisco Renaissance during the 1970s (see our book, Starting from San Francisco, item No. 3071, Deluxe Edition No. 3075). Among Crowe's many interests & areas of study are the eastern cultures & religions, in the Beat-&-Beyond tradition. An inspiring & rewarding Kalchuri collectible; particularly rare with this significant poet-to-poet association & provenance. In very fine condition with only very slight rubbing, scratching & occasional spotting to front, back covers & spine; a bit of wear & a few tiny bumps at edges & corners of same; a few tiny spots at lower edge of text block. Interior very fine with only miniscule bumps at corners of a few page leaves. Very Fine. [Item #3785]

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