Ritu Jain

Rabindranath Tagore’s poetic vision through the lens of Sufism: Exploring the mystical union of love, soul, and the divine

International Journal of Advanced Academic Studies November 1, 2025 Ritu Jain

Rabindranath Tagore's poetry synthesizes spiritual philosophy and artistic expression, using Sufi concepts of divine love (Ishq), self-annihilation (Fana), and oneness of being (Tawhid) to explore mystical union between the soul and the Divine. Close readings of Gitanjali, The Gardener, and Song Offerings show how Tagore transforms individual emotion into universal spiritual experience, transcending religious boundaries. Love serves as the bridge between humanity and divinity, dissolving distinctions between man, nature, and God. Tagore emerges as a global spiritual poet whose works echo the human yearning for union with the Infinite, embodying a mystical dialogue between the finite and the eternal.