Episode notes
A poet for whom the boundaries between creeds were illusionary. A mystic for whom non-dualism and apophatic vision weren’t just poetic metaphors — they were his lived reality.
All his life represents a bridge between the Abrahamic and Dharmic worlds.
Who was Sarmad Kashani? What was his formation in Iran? And what was his role in Mughal India? What is his legacy - spiritual, literary, social?
For those today who are suspicious of religious certainty and drawn to spiritual experimentation, he remains a startling, beautiful, and uncompromising presence.
Keywords
Sarmad KashaniAbhai Chand Dara ShikohAurangzebSafavidMughal