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I Heard God Laughing: Renderings of Hafiz [Paperback]

Daniel Ladinsky , Henry S. Mindlin
4.7 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (28 customer reviews)


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January 1996 0915828189 978-0915828180 First Edition
"I Heard God Laughing" is by Hafiz, one of Persia's most beloved poets. Hafiz describes the richness and beauty of the world when seen through the eyes of love and portrays all the stages and processes of spiritual unfolding that transform human love into divine love.


Product Details

  • Paperback: 161 pages
  • Publisher: Sufism Reoriented; First Edition edition (January 1996)
  • Language: English
  • ISBN-10: 0915828189
  • ISBN-13: 978-0915828180
  • Product Dimensions: 10 x 7.3 x 0.6 inches
  • Shipping Weight: 1.2 pounds
  • Average Customer Review: 4.7 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (28 customer reviews)
  • Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #463,752 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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I took a chance, bought the book, and could not have been more satisfied. *****!! Erin Bernstein  |  12 reviewers made a similar statement
They succeed perfectly at reflecting the inner light of Hafiz in a unique way that refreshes one's heart. Mischa M. Rutenberg  |  6 reviewers made a similar statement
If you would like to dance with God spend a few moments of your precious life with Hafiz's renderings. Michael J.Trangaris  |  6 reviewers made a similar statement
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32 of 34 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars Hafiz trues the course of our journey towards Love December 21, 1998
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Format:Paperback
So much beauty! In this joyous book Hafiz appears to us as a beacon of pure light in contemporary garb. These deeply tender, witty, clear-eyed and fullest-hearted renditions have brightened my life. Hafiz can't help but true the course on our journey towards living Love. Because for him, in fact, nothing else exists. For Hafiz, only Love is Real.

Hafiz has influenced and nourished a great many through the years. In the West, inspired notables include Goethe, Nietzsche, Byron, Hugo and Emerson. Emerson wrote of Hafiz in his journals, "He fears nothing. He sees too far; he sees throughout; such is the only man I wish to see and be." And Goethe exclaimed, "This is madness, I know well, Hafiz has no peer!"

_I Heard God Laughing_ is a perfect gem of a book. Go ahead. Take Hafiz home with you. Why--he may even lead the way, dancing and singing all the while.

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24 of 25 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars Extremely Simple, Extremely Profound March 1, 2003
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On its surface this collection of simple wisdom would appear almost New-Agey in terms of its contents. The book is essentially just a series of messages sent from a "seeker" to a loved one. Yet there is much that lies beneath the surface and that is very, very genuine at play here. It is in fact the perfect antidote to the sort of fluff that passes for spiritual writing these days. These are messages addressed to the "real" selves that all of us harbour, to the godhead that dwells inside us. Divine light shines through the pages of this book. Forget the self help books for once and allow your mind and spirit to drink in the celestial essence that Hafiz, et al impart. For a real journey of the spirit, take this book along with you to someplace peaceful and quiet and let yourself travel.

BEK

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5.0 out of 5 stars Perfect Gem August 23, 2000
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This work is a glistening gem of a book. Simple, clean, multifaceted, and very very deep at the same time. I have many Persian friends who are familiar with the original poetry and are astonished by the beauty of these renderings. These are not literal translations.....they are inner reflections. They succeed perfectly at reflecting the inner light of Hafiz in a unique way that refreshes one's heart. The imagery and language is perfect for this time. Deep in my heart I am convinced that Hafiz, Rumi, Kabir, Attar, and any other poet and lover of God would applaud.
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5.0 out of 5 stars BEAUTIFUL POETRY
Great choice of poetry book. This would be a nice read for any one. Hafiz is more than words can say.
Published 3 months ago by moofles
5.0 out of 5 stars good hafiz translation
I love this translation of hafiz,one of my favorite poems is A Wild,Holy Band,It is amazing poetry we are vibrational beings one with the symphony of the Universe and God.
Published 17 months ago by zack
5.0 out of 5 stars Medicine For The Soul
I Heard God Laughing by Hafiz (brilliantly translated by Daniel Ladinsky) ... is medicine for the soul. Read more
Published 18 months ago by WordDancer
5.0 out of 5 stars I Heard God Laughing
The book came very promptly and was in good shape. Very nice service that I appreciated immensely, as the book was a gift.
Published 21 months ago by Nancy D. Walker
5.0 out of 5 stars Laughing with God
Excellently written, this rendition of Hafiz had me chuckling in parts and nodding furiously at the simple truths that are rendered into poetry. Read more
Published on February 17, 2010 by W. Anthony Duncan
5.0 out of 5 stars one of my favorite books
I love to read these poems to friends and watch their delight as Hafiz takes us into his world of intoxication. Read more
Published on December 29, 2005 by gail
5.0 out of 5 stars A Tale of Awakening
Hafiz gives us all the opportunity to travel at his side as he moves through the experience of awakening. Read more
Published on February 26, 2005 by Christina Carson
5.0 out of 5 stars A happy bit of poetry,
Life is fun, or should be, and meant to be lived in love is the message of these poems, those who don't think so are being deceived. Read more
Published on May 30, 2004 by Neri
5.0 out of 5 stars life changing
When I started questioning my religion as a Christian, I started losing a lot of faith... then I came across this book. Read more
Published on March 29, 2004 by A. Cole
5.0 out of 5 stars I have a celebrity crush on Hafiz!
Hafiz's poems are deeply passionate and always inspirational. I teach massage therapy in Austin and we have elevated him to honorary faculty because he is the most quoted author... Read more
Published on July 25, 2003 by Tara White
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