Three Masters

The great poets Kabir, Rahim and Vrind expressed their deep understanding of human nature centuries ago through the pithy and powerful poetic form of the doha. In their hands, these seemingly simple couplets deliver profound philosophical and moral insights, revealing vulnerabilities common to us all and throwing light on the truth that our worldly gaze fails to see. Three Masters is a luminous collection of dohas hand-picked by Javed Akhtar and made accessible to readers through his unique perspective. In the elegant explanations that accompany each couplet, he urges us to explore the nuances of the verses and glean the hidden depths therein, thus making ourselves better human beings and our world a better place.