Mystical Verses of Lalla Bharatiya Vidya Bhawan the Madhukosa

the Madhukosa

she did not look back in the march of adding further feathers to her cap

we avoid inadvertently introducing the problematic distinction between popular and elite

In conclusion

This stupendous work

Mystical Verses of Lalla Bharatiya Vidya Bhawan the MadhukosaMystical Verses of Lalla is a rich introduction to Lalla, the great 14th century Kashmiri Saiva mystic whose verses were orally transmitted for centuries. Also known as Lallesvari and Lal Ded, she defied social conventions and proceeded on the journey of self realization. Her verses speak across cultural boundaries and traditions and are as relevant today as they were six centuries ago. Jaishree Kak has beautifully translated the verses from Kashmiri