Transcend. Descend. Escape._030

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A mixed-media page featuring a poem by Kabir, with torn paper and tape as part of the design.

Title: Transcend. Descend. Escape._030
Alternative Title: Transcend. Descend. Escape.
Creator: Karen Blessen
Date: 2020-2021
Description: The image showcases a page with a central poem by Kabir, titled "The Fruit of the Tree." The poem is printed on a white background with a textured, layered appearance. Surrounding the poem are various pieces of torn paper and tape, creating a collage-like effect. The right side of the page is covered with dark, textured material, possibly fabric or paper, and is secured with strips of tape. The overall aesthetic is rustic and artistic, with a focus on texture and layered materials.
Identifier: 001_120220-022421_trascend_descend_escape_2
Dates Completed: December 2, 2020 - February 24, 2021
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Transcription: The Fruit of the Tree by Kabir
No longer am I
The man I used to be,
For I have plucked the fruit
Of the tree of meditation.
As the river flows down the hill
And becomes one with the sea,
So has the seeker's soul
To merge with the ocean of Love.
Go deeper and deeper in meditation
To reach the seedbed of illumination
Through the blessing of my teacher
I have passed beyond the land of death.
Says Kabir: Listen to me, friends,
And cast away all your doubts.
Make your faith unshakable in the Lord,
And pass beyond the land of death.
Rights: To inquire about usage, please contact Archives & Special Collections, University of Nebraska-Lincoln Libraries. These images are for educational use only. Not all images are available for publication.
Is Part Of: Transcend. Descend. Escape
Relation: Image Gallery