Asrar-i-Khudi (Persian: اسرار خودی, The Secrets of the Self; published in Persian, 1915) was the first philosophical poetry book of Allama Iqbal. This book deals mainly with the individual, while his second book Rumuz-i-Bekhudiرموزِ بیخودی discusses the interaction between the individual and society.[1]
Published in 1915, Asrar-i-Khudi (Secrets of the Self) was the first poetry book of Iqbal. Considered by many to be Iqbal's best book of poetry, it is concerned with the philosophy of religion. In a letter to the poet Ghulam Qadir Girami (d.1345/1927),[2] Iqbal wrote that خیالات کے اعتبار سے مشرقی اور مغربی لٹریچر میں یہ مثنوی بالکل نئ ہے[3] "the ideas behind the verses had never been expressed before either in the East or in the West." R.A. Nicholson, who translated the Asrar as The Secrets of the Self, says it caught the attention of young Muslims as soon as it was printed. Iqbal wrote this in Persian because he felt the language was well-suited for the expression of these ideas.
OverviewEdit
In 1915, he published his first collection of poetry, the Asrar-e-Khudi (Secrets of the Self) in Persian. The poems emphasise the spirit and self from a religious, spiritual perspective. Many critics have called this Iqbal's finest poetic work [4]
In Asrar-e-Khudi, Iqbal has explained his philosophy of "Khudi," or "Self." Iqbal' s use of term "Khudi" is synonymous with the word of "Rooh" as mentioned in the Quran. "Rooh" is that divine spark which is present in every human being and was present in Adam for which God ordered all of the angels to prostrate in front of Adam.
However, one has to make a great journey of transformation to realize that divine spark which Iqbal calls "Khudi". A similitude of this journey could be understood by the relationship of fragrance and seed. Every seed has the potential for fragrance within it. But to reach its fragrance the seed must go through all the different changes and stages. First breaking out of its shell. Then breaking the ground to come into the light developing roots at the same time. Then fighting against the elements to develop leaves and flowers. Finally reaching its pinnacle by attaining the fragrance that was hidden within it.
In the same way, to reach one's khudi or rooh one needs to go through multiple stages which Iqbal himself went through, spiritual path which he encourages others to travel. He notes that not all seeds reach the level of fragrance. Many die along the way, incomplete. In the same way, only few people could climb this Mount Everest of spirituality, most get consumed along the way by materialism. The same concept had been used by the medieval poet and philosopher Farid ud-Din Attar of Nishapur in his "Mantaq-ul-Tair" ("The Conference of the Birds").
Iqbal proves by various means that the whole universe obeys the will of the "Self." He condemns self-destruction. For him, the aim of life is self-realization and self-knowledge. He charts the stages through which the "Self" has to pass before finally arriving at its point of perfection, enabling the knower of the "Self" to become the vicegerent of God.[5]
TopicsEdit
Introduction
Prologue
Showing that the system of the universe originates in the Self, and that the continuation of the life of all individuals depends on strengthening the Self
Showing that the life of the Self comes from forming desires and bringing them to birth
Showing that when the Self is strengthened by Love its gains dominion over the outward and inward forces of the universe
A tale of which the moral is that negation of the Self is a doctrine invented by the subject races of mankind in order that by this means they may sap and weaken the character of their roles
To the effect that Plato, whose thought has deeply influenced the mysticism and literature of Islam, followed the sheep's doctrine, and that we must be on our guard against his theories
Concerning the true nature of poetry and the reform of Islamic literature
Showing that the education of the self has three stages : Obedience, Self-control, and Divine Vicegerence
Setting forth the inner meanings of the names of Ali
Story of a young man of Merv who came to the saint Ali Hujwiri – God have mercy on him and complained that he was oppressed by the enemies
Story of the Sheikh and the Brahmin, followed by a conversation between Ganges and Himalayas to the effect that the continuation of social life depends on firm attachment to the characteristic traditions of the community
Showing that the purpose of the Muslims 's like is to exalt the Word of Allah, and that the Jihad(to strive or to struggle), if it be prompted by land-hunger, is unlawful in the religion of Islam
Precepts written for the Muslims of India by Mir Naj«t Nakshbandi. Who is generally known as Baba Sahr'ai
Nicholson, Reynold A. (tr. from original in Persian ) (1920). Secrets of the Self (Asrar-i khudi) – A philosophical poem by Sheikh Muhammad Iqbal. Macmillan & Co., London.
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Asrar i Khudi Persian اسرار خودی The Secrets of the Self published in Persian 1915 was the first philosophical poetry book of Allama Iqbal This book deals mainly with the individual while his second book Rumuz i Bekhudi رموز بیخودی discusses the interaction between the individual and society 1 Iqbal the author Contents 1 Introduction 2 Overview 3 Topics 4 Editions 5 See also 6 Notes 7 External linksIntroduction EditPublished in 1915 Asrar i Khudi Secrets of the Self was the first poetry book of Iqbal Considered by many to be Iqbal s best book of poetry it is concerned with the philosophy of religion In a letter to the poet Ghulam Qadir Girami d 1345 1927 2 Iqbal wrote that خیالات کے اعتبار سے مشرقی اور مغربی لٹریچر میں یہ مثنوی بالکل نئ ہے 3 the ideas behind the verses had never been expressed before either in the East or in the West R A Nicholson who translated the Asrar asThe Secrets of the Self says it caught the attention of young Muslims as soon as it was printed Iqbal wrote this in Persian because he felt the language was well suited for the expression of these ideas Overview EditIn 1915 he published his first collection of poetry the Asrar e Khudi Secrets of the Self in Persian The poems emphasise the spirit and self from a religious spiritual perspective Many critics have called this Iqbal s finest poetic work 4 In Asrar e Khudi Iqbal has explained his philosophy of Khudi or Self Iqbal s use of term Khudi is synonymous with the word of Rooh as mentioned in the Quran Rooh is that divine spark which is present in every human being and was present in Adam for which God ordered all of the angels to prostrate in front of Adam However one has to make a great journey of transformation to realize that divine spark which Iqbal calls Khudi A similitude of this journey could be understood by the relationship of fragrance and seed Every seed has the potential for fragrance within it But to reach its fragrance the seed must go through all the different changes and stages First breaking out of its shell Then breaking the ground to come into the light developing roots at the same time Then fighting against the elements to develop leaves and flowers Finally reaching its pinnacle by attaining the fragrance that was hidden within it In the same way to reach one s khudi or rooh one needs to go through multiple stages which Iqbal himself went through spiritual path which he encourages others to travel He notes that not all seeds reach the level of fragrance Many die along the way incomplete In the same way only few people could climb this Mount Everest of spirituality most get consumed along the way by materialism The same concept had been used by the medieval poet and philosopher Farid ud Din Attar of Nishapur in his Mantaq ul Tair The Conference of the Birds Iqbal proves by various means that the whole universe obeys the will of the Self He condemns self destruction For him the aim of life is self realization and self knowledge He charts the stages through which the Self has to pass before finally arriving at its point of perfection enabling the knower of the Self to become the vicegerent of God 5 Topics EditIntroduction Prologue Showing that the system of the universe originates in the Self and that the continuation of the life of all individuals depends on strengthening the Self Showing that the life of the Self comes from forming desires and bringing them to birth Showing that the Self is strengthened by Love Showing that the Self is weakened by asking Showing that when the Self is strengthened by Love its gains dominion over the outward and inward forces of the universe A tale of which the moral is that negation of the Self is a doctrine invented by the subject races of mankind in order that by this means they may sap and weaken the character of their roles To the effect that Plato whose thought has deeply influenced the mysticism and literature of Islam followed the sheep s doctrine and that we must be on our guard against his theories Concerning the true nature of poetry and the reform of Islamic literature Showing that the education of the self has three stages Obedience Self control and Divine Vicegerence Setting forth the inner meanings of the names of Ali Story of a young man of Merv who came to the saint Ali Hujwiri God have mercy on him and complained that he was oppressed by the enemies Story of the bird that was faint with thirst Story of the diamond and the coal Story of the Sheikh and the Brahmin followed by a conversation between Ganges and Himalayas to the effect that the continuation of social life depends on firm attachment to the characteristic traditions of the community Showing that the purpose of the Muslims s like is to exalt the Word of Allah and that the Jihad to strive or to struggle if it be prompted by land hunger is unlawful in the religion of Islam Precepts written for the Muslims of India by Mir Naj t Nakshbandi Who is generally known as Baba Sahr ai Time is a sword An invocation 6 Editions EditNicholson Reynold A tr from original in Persian 1920 Secrets of the Self Asrar i khudi A philosophical poem by Sheikh Muhammad Iqbal Macmillan amp Co London See also EditIndex of Muhammad Iqbal related articles Javid Nama Payam i Mashriq Zabur i Ajam Pas Chih Bayad Kard ay Aqwam i Sharq Bang e Dara Bal e Jibril Rumuz e Bekhudi Zarb i Kalim Armaghan i HijazNotes Edit 12 October 1931 Iqbal s letter to The Times of London writersblocktgh blogspot co uk Hadi Nabi 1995 Dictionary of Indo Persian Literature New Delhi Abhinav Publication p 209 Iqbal Muhammad 2010 Kulliyat Makateeb e Iqbal Vol 1 Delhi Urdu Academy p 294 ISBN 978 81 7121 041 1 Official website Allama Iqbal Academy Asrar e Khudi Archived from the original on 21 February 2014 Retrieved 30 May 2006 Allama Iqbal Biography Iqbal s Works 26 May 2006 Archived from the original PHP on 19 November 2010 Retrieved 19 December 2006 Asrar i Khudi translated by RA Nicholson Iqbal Academy Pakistan External links EditRead online Asrar i Khudi Iqbal Academy Pakistan Asrar i Khudi Iqbal Cyber Library The Secrets of the Self English translation of Asrar i Khudi by Reynod Nicholson Iqbal Academy Pakistan The Secrets of the Self English translation of Asrar i Khudi by Reynod Nicholson Iqbal Cyber Library Related WebsitesOfficial Website of Allama Iqbal Archived 21 February 2014 at the Wayback Machine Iqbal Cyber Library Online Library The collection of Urdu poems Columbia University Encyclopedia Britannica Allama Iqbal Urdu Poetry Collection Allama Iqbal Searchable Books iqbal wiki Works by The Secrets of the Self at Project Gutenberg Works by or about Allama Iqbal at Internet Archive E Books of Allama Iqbal on RekhtaSocial Media PagesFacebook Page of Allama Iqbal Twitter Account of Allama IqbalYouTube ChannelYouTube Channel of Allama Iqbal Retrieved from https en wikipedia org w index php title The Secrets of the Self amp oldid 1172043556, wikipedia, wiki, book, books, library,
