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I loved this spiritual poetry. Classics always enlighten my reading experience. Where can I buy popular classics at low prices?

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Who is Almitra?

Arielle She is a prophetess or seer. She has been given the gift of divine sight. Gibran studied Hindu texts and it seems as though he pulled it from there. "…moreShe is a prophetess or seer. She has been given the gift of divine sight. Gibran studied Hindu texts and it seems as though he pulled it from there. "Mitra" is the Hindu god of friendship, thus the name Almitra. (less)

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is this in any way offensive to islam?

Brigid Armbrust Though the text is definitely spiritual, I don't believe it makes any statements about Islam or any other religion. I don't think the prophet in the t…moreThough the text is definitely spiritual, I don't believe it makes any statements about Islam or any other religion. I don't think the prophet in the title is meant to be Muhammad. I certainly didn't interpret it that way. Hope this helps!(less)

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what is the meaning of Only when you drink from the river of silence shall you indeed sing?

Ejaz Ahmed From what I understand, river of silence represents death and the singing represents life. The author points towards eternal life, saying you truly li…moreFrom what I understand, river of silence represents death and the singing represents life. The author points towards eternal life, saying you truly live once you die.
Also, the lines following imply the same.. "And when you have reached the mountain top, then you shall begin to climb. And when the earth shall claim your limbs, then shall you truly dance."(less)

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Is it all poetry or is there prose, too?

Mark There is a mixture of poetry and prose, mostly alternating between short poems and short stories/allegories. It is all written in a poetic voice but e…moreThere is a mixture of poetry and prose, mostly alternating between short poems and short stories/allegories. It is all written in a poetic voice but even the poetry can at times feel like lineated prose(less)

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