The Mission Thought in the Religious Poetry of Rev. N. V. Tilak

This book explores the ways in which the Marathi poet and Christian convert Rev. Narayan Vaman Tilak (1861-1919) used bhakti poetry to express his Christian faith. Tilak's poetry is deeply rooted in the Marathi bhakti tradition, and he draws on a wide range of bhakti themes and motifs. However, Tilak also adapts these themes and motifs to express his own unique Christian vision.

The book argues that Tilak's bhakti poetry is best understood as a form of mission...
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This book explores the ways in which the Marathi poet and Christian convert Rev. Narayan Vaman Tilak (1861-1919) used bhakti poetry to express his Christian faith. Tilak's poetry is deeply rooted in the Marathi bhakti tradition, and he draws on a wide range of bhakti themes and motifs. However, Tilak also adapts these themes and motifs to express his own unique Christian vision.

The book argues that Tilak's bhakti poetry is best understood as a form of mission literature. Tilak was a passionate advocate for the Christian missions, and he believed that bhakti poetry could be a powerful tool for evangelism. He wrote his poetry in a way that would be accessible to both Christians and non-Christians, and he often used bhakti imagery to explain Christian concepts.

The book also explores the ways in which Tilak's bhakti poetry can be read as a form of social critique. Tilak was a strong critic of social injustice, and he used his poetry to challenge the caste system and other forms of oppression. He also wrote about the importance of education and women's rights.

Locating the Mission Thought in the Bhakti Poetry of Rev. Narayan Vaman Tilak is a valuable contribution to the study of Marathi literature, Christian literature, and social history. It provides a new and insightful perspective on the work of one of India's most important poets.