Historical Connection Between Rabindranath Tagore and Persian Poet Hafez Explored

The article examines the influence of Persian Sufi traditions on Nobel laureate Rabindranath Tagore, particularly through the poetry of Hafez. It details Tagore's 1932 visit to Hafez's tomb in Shiraz, Iran, where he sought guidance through the traditional practice of divination using Hafez's poetry. The piece also notes the 2020 auction at Sotheby's where a 14th-century illuminated manuscript of Hafez's Divan sold for £375,000. This exploration highlights the enduring cultural connections between Persian and Indian literary traditions.