Dr H. M. Ghomshei

Iranian scholar of Persian and Arabic literature and mysticism, former director of the National Library of Iran, and a noted translator of Kathleen Raine into Persian; delivered the lecture on 'The Veils of God' drawing on Sufi and poetic traditions.

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Jan 27, 2021 • 1h 13min

S5E22 - The Veils of God: A Mystical Commentary on the Poetry of Dr Kathleen Raine - Dr H M Ghomshei: Talks 1994-2013

In this session, Dr. H. M. Ghomshei, a distinguished Iranian scholar and translator of Kathleen Raine, delves into the mystical depths of Raine's poetry. He explores the idea of the 'Veil of God' and how it relates to Sufi traditions, emphasizing love as a central theme. Ghomshei discusses Raine's notion of 'I' as a universal self and the paradox of nothingness as absolute being. He draws connections between music, art, and divine beauty, arguing for the importance of love in recognizing the divine in others.

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