Upcoming Lecture: The Figure of the Faqīr
Join us for an engaging lecture by Prof. Anne Murphy (Department of History, University of British Columbia), who will explore the evolving figure of the faqīr in early modern South Asian literature and religious thought.
Through a comparative reading of two versions of the legendary Punjabi love story Hīr and Rāṅjhā, Prof. Murphy examines how the faqīr was understood in relation to magic, technical mastery, and bhakti (devotion). The talk will delve into the historical and literary significance of these texts and their portrayal of spiritual figures in the complex religious landscape of early modern Punjab.
Details:
- Date: October 29
- Time: 16:00
- Location: Faculty Board Room, Blandijn, Campus Boekentoren and online (click to register)
- Hosted by: Ghent Center for South Asia Studies
This event is open to all and promises to offer rich insights into South Asian history, literature, and religion.
