Jun 17 2021 to Jun 17 2021 6:30 p.m.

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Where

Bangalore International Centre

7 4th Main Rd, Stage 2, Domlur 560071

Event Description

The Essence of Sufism from Delhi to Spain

In this session, in collaboration with the International Music and Arts Society (IMAS), author Moin Mir discusses his latest book ‘The Lost Fragrance of Infinity’ a deeply passionate love story of a craftsman set in the 18th century, with historian Rana Safvi. As the balance of global power shifts from East to West, through the protagonist’s life story and journey across spectacular landscapes of a fading Mughal Empire, Central Asia, Persia and Spain, the book gives a much deserved voice to Sufism and its contributions to mysticism, mathematics, art, spirituality and science. 

‘The Lost Fragrance of Infinity’ is a historical novel that glows with the essence of Sufism. In 1739, Qaraar Ali, a young craftsman from Delhi witnesses the destruction of his world as he has known it. His wondrous city where he found love, spirituality, the friendship of poets and philosophers becomes a desolate scorching hell. From the embers of his past, a journey begins; one which takes him into the depths of Sufi philosophy.

Traversing spectacular landscapes of a fading Mughal Empire, a turbulent Central Asia and Persia, a culturally retreating Ottoman Empire and declining Spanish influence, Qaraar Ali finds hope in the sacred geometry of the Sufis through which he attempts at rebuilding his life and rediscovering love. A deeply passionate love story imbued with spirituality, acceptance, compassion and redemption, The Lost Fragrance of Infinity gives a much-deserved voice to Sufism and its contributions to humanity, art, mathematics, mysticism and science.