L. Marak

A Comparative Study of the Spirituality in Gitanjali and the Garo Traditional Poetic form Dani

International Journal For Multidisciplinary Research May 2, 2026 L. Marak

A comparative analysis of Rabindranath Tagore's Gitanjali and traditional Garo poetry, particularly Dani Doka performed during the Wangala festival, reveals three shared spiritual themes: intimacy with God, reliance on divine grace, and the presence of the divine among the poor and humble. Despite coming from different cultural and poetic traditions, both bodies of work articulate a common longing for the divine that is rooted in everyday life and ritual practice.