Naimy has been described as one of the greatest spiritual writers of the 20th century. Nov 11, 2018 a strange story of a monastery which was once called the ark. This book is very beautiful, inspirational and speaks of master mirdad who in my observation is the soul, the master of the ark or the human body. I am saying the man who gave birth to this book he was an unknown, a nobody. The book of mirdad provides timeless wisdom by an unexpected member of the nine guardians of the arc it provides so much wisdom, yet is concise enough to be considered a quick read. 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. Get this book free when you sign up for a 30day trial. Poet and philosopher mikhail naimy was born in lebanon in 1889. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. Traditions would link it with an antiquity so hoary as the flood. 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 book of mirdad paperback november 1, 1992 by mikhail naimy author 5.
Mirdads powers are unlimited and defeats shamadam the mind in the end. Mikhail naimy was born in baskinta, in central lebanon. The strange story of a monastery which was once called the ark, p. Mikhail naimy s 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. Jul 07, 2011 buy the book of mirdad by mikhail naimy isbn. The book was first published in lebanon in 1948 and was initially written in english, with naima later translating it into arabic.
The strange story of a monastery which was once called the ark. The strange story of a monastery which was once called the ark other works in english by naimy are. The book of mirdad by mikhail naimy 9781907486401 booktopia. Memoirs of a vagrant soul, or pitted face, till we meet and his biography of kahlil gibran, who was for sixteen years his intimate friend and companion in new york. The book of mirdad paperback may 27 20 by mikhail naimy author 4. Pdf the book of mirdad download full pdf book download. Among his best known books is the book of mirdad, a. Profound insights are presented in a dialogue between mirdad and his disciples, covering love, creative silence, money, the cycle of birth and death, repentance, and so on.
The strange story of a monastery which was once called the ark kindle edition by naimy, mikhail. He was educated in russia and obtained degrees in liberal arts and law at the university of. He lived in palestine as a child and attended the theological seminary in poltava, the ukraine, from 1906 to 1911. Mikhail naimys famous work the book of mirdad made into a play in three acts. Book of mirdad, mikhail naimy men and women yearners must realize their unity even while in the flesh. In 1916 he moved to new york where, together with his close friend, kahlil gibran, he founded a dynamic movement for the rejuvenation of arabic literature. Naimys poems are collected in hams aljufun eyelid whisperings 1945. Book of mirdad chapter by mikhail naimy on prayer duration. Shamadam is the mind, the servant of the soul who took over as master of the body or ark and he is determined to remain master. The book is essentially a set of question and answer between mirdad and his. The strange story of a monastery which was once called the ark mikhail naimy. 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.
The main characters of this philosophy, fiction story. The book of mirdad is an allegorical book of philosophy by lebanese author mikha il naima. In 1911 he moved to the united states, where he attended the university of washingtonseattle before moving to new york city. The book of mirdad, mikhail naimy audio enlightenment. Written by mikhail naimy, audiobook narrated by clay lomakayu. Customers who bought this item also bought these digital items. The book is essentially a set of question and answer between mirdad and his disciples, especially his chief disciple, naronda. Jul 25, 2016 discover book depositorys huge selection of mikhail naimy books online. Jul 25, 2016 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 strange story of a monastery which was once called the ark 1948, naimy also wrote a biography of khalil gibran. The book of mirdad quotes by mikhail naimy goodreads. In 1916, he moved to new york where he founded with his close friend, kahlil gibran, a dynamic movement for the rejuvenation of arabic literature. In the milky mountains, upon the lofty summit known as altar pe.
Mikhail naimy has woven legend, mysticism, philosophy and poetry into a story that has touched the hearts of millions. The book was published in multiple languages including english, consists of 192 pages and is available in paperback format. There are millions of books in the world, but the book of mirdad stands out far above any other book in existence. The book of mirdad by mikhail naimy posts facebook. He wrote 99 books, including drama, essays, poetry, criticism, short stories and biography. He wrote the book of mirdad on his return to lebanon after world war ii. The book of mirdad mikhail naimy download free ebook. The book of mirdad by mikhail naimy february 27, 2014 yet before long mirdad shall gather up your shadows and burn them in the sun. Michael joseph naimy, better known in english by his pen name mikhail naimy october 17, 1889 february 28, 1988, was a lebanese poet, novelist, and philosopher, famous for his spiritual writings, notably the book. He was educated in russia and obtained degrees in liberal arts and law at the university of washington, usa.
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