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by Ali Umair (Editor), Mushtaq Noor (Author)
"The Other World" is the poem translation of Javed Nama, Persian poem by Sir Dr. Muhammad Iqbal, the philosopher poet of the East. Iqbal's magnum opus, writes his biographer S. A. Vahid, is Javed Nama. Javed Nama presents an account of journey, performed by the Truth-seeking Soul, in the world of Soul, which begins from earth and going through the 'spheres' of the Moon, Mercury, Venus, Mars, Jupiter and Saturn and beyond the 'spheres' ending at Presence in the Divine Court. It is an endeavored output of Iqbal which aims at exaltation of the human Soul, making it take off from the given ground-zero i.e. the baser level. With the same mission, in fact, he went for walk beyond the horizons, to the world of Soul, under the guidance of Rumi, the exalted saint of 12th Century. It was for our training that he inferred beneficence from those Souls which had departed this mortal podium, centuries ago, after detecting the secret of life, and who could and were to untie the enigmatic knots which had stuck the way of Iqbal. Having these knots untied the result put on pages was the Persian verse titled Javed Nama. Viewing this output of Iqbal from the aspect of knowhow on reality of life the chapters pertaining to the celebrities, of international fame, Tolstoy from Russia, German philosopher poet Nietzsche departed (1900) and Lord Kitchener of England dialogue with Indian Ascetic Jehan Dost, Ali Hamadani and Sultan Tipu Shaheed are important. And viewing it from the aspect of its contribution towards humanism and politics amongst the Nations, comparison in the systems of governance namely Imperialism, socialism and Western democracy and presentation of alternate system of governance, which in fact the Creator likes to enforce on earth, the chapters pertaining to message of grandee soul Jamal-ud-Din Afghani (1838-1897) to the Russian Nation is important. Above all going through the contents of this given word would simply mean that you went for a walk in the World of Soul and witnessed the spirits in live dialogue forth. Where wherever possible the metaphysical and philosophical subtleties are explained visually by the Author Artist through, the salient features of this Book are, - Visit to the present station of the German Philosopher Nietzsche and reflection of his present state, in the other world, and slogan beaten by him continuously. - Visitation of the Spirits of Jamal-ud-Din Afghani (departed 1897) and Saeed Halim Pasha (departed 1921) reflect on the true concept of Religion and Homeland, Socialism and Capitalism, East and the West, Sketch of Godly Governance. Man, the Vicegerent of God (how to regain the lost status). - Message of Afghani to the Russian Nation: Man of Truth comes out with the comprehensive note on achievements of Russian Nation from the times of Zar, pinpointing their failings afterwards, and what they need to do? - How Rumi the grandee Soul (departed 12th Century) explaining, reflects upon mysteries of creation? - How the Angels, the Stars lauding welcome the voyager on his journey to the supernal world - The Indian Ascetic, known as Jehan-Dost, living in one of the Caverns of the Moon, his conditions and his 9 mystical sayings. - Dreams of Tolstoy departed (1910). - Dialogue between Lord Kitchener departed (1894) and the Pharaohs. - How the Soul named Iqbal visits the sphere of Mars where he is informed a century ago, of the Solar Energy and Test Tube baby. - Philosophical output by Martian Wise reflecting upon destiny and the Divine Decree. - The voyager (Iqbal) meets the grandee souls Hallaj (922 Hijri) Ghalib (1285 Hijri) and Tahira and they untie enigmatic knots came on his way. - Dialogue of Iqbal with Devil. - Commentary on torment of the traitors and their present state in the other world. - Pilgrim Sighting of Great Leader Hazrat Syed Ali Hamadani (departed 14th Century) and his great word replying questions raised by the visiting soul.
