About  The Book

Long ago, the English lady Annie Besant translated the Srimad Bhagavad Gita into English while in Banaras. Similarly, your work is equally important and praiseworthy, and it will increase the popularity of Saint Pipa Ji.
–Dr Puran Sehgal, Literary Critic, Storyteller, Educationist, and the Director of Manav Lok Sanskriti Anushthan

Rupali Saini has approached the Songs of Saint Pipa with the proper and profound attitude, as well as the experience necessary to ensure the integrity and clarity of the translation.

–William F. DeVault, US National Beat Poet Laureate Emeritus, Author of Qoheleth

Dr. Rupali Saini’s translated poetry possesses a placid beauty of diction and wordsmithery, creating a welcome sanctuary                                                                                                           –Rajni Chhabra, Multi-lingual Poetess & Translator, International Director 20 WUP

Just as Saint Kabir’s works were discovered more than a century ago by the renowned scholar Kshitimohan Sen and then translated into English by Gurudev Rabindranath Tagore, reaching the non-Hindi speaking community, I believe that Saint Pipa’s translation will also be welcomed and propagated in the same way.

-Dr Ramesh Kanesaria, Pipa Literary Fellow, Mandsaur, Madhya Pradesh                                                               

This book will serve as a valuable resource in the literary journey to understand the personality, works, and overall life philosophy of Saint Pipa Ji.
-Dr Banshilal, Cultural Critic, Govt College, Shivganj, Rajasthan

Her meticulous attention to the original text’s nuance ensures that the essence of Saint Pipa’s divine love, self-purification, and societal ideals are authentically preserved.
-Omprakash Badgujar, Ex Chairman, Akhil Bharatiya Pipa Kshatriya Mahasabha

The translation is both accurate and evocative, capturing the lyrical beauty and profound wisdom of Saint Pipa’s verses.

-Prof Satish Harit, Literary Critic, Dept of English, JNVU, Jodhpur

The translated songs embody energy and vigor for a better worldly existence.

-Prof S K Chauhan, HOD English, Dayalbagh Educational Institute, Agra

The precision and care with which Dr. Saini has rendered these verses into English, allow readers to deeply connect with Saint Pipa’s vision of divine love and human values.

– Transcendent Zero Press

A classical translation from the handwritten manuscripts of Saint Pipa and the oral traditions of the Rajasthani people.

-Dr G. Vinothkumar, Department of English and Foreign Languages
Bharathiar University, Coimbatore

This book is a significant contribution to the body of literature on the Bhakti movement and its enduring impact on social reform.
-Prof Hitesh D Raviya, Vice Dean- Faculty of Arts, The Maharaja Sayajirao University of Baroda, Gujarat

The translation deserves all appreciation for the wonderful effort put in, aesthetically disposed to the enjoyment of such traditions.
-Prof Sharad Srivastava, Dean,University College of Law, HOD-English, MLSU, Udaipur

Her work will spark global discussion on the literature of Saint Pipa and that a wide audience will gain guidance from the teachings of this important saint.
-Dr Jagdish Giri, Deputy Director, Rajasthan Study Centre, Rajasthan University, Jaipur

The translation is a testament to Dr. Saini’s deep understanding of Saint Pipa’s teachings and the Bhakti movement’s broader context.

-Dustin Pickering, Editor-in-chief, World Inkers Network

About The Book

“Pipa Greets: The Songs of Saint Pipa” presents a complete translation of Saint Pipa’s songs available to date. Saint Pipa’s verses in this collection echo the eternal principles of spirituality, devotion, yoga, ethics, and societal improvement. His words, translated with care and precision by Dr. Rupali, carry the profound essence of his teachings, touching on divine love, self-purification, and the reinstatement of human values for the greater good. This book not only serves as a bridge connecting the spiritual wisdom of Saint Pipa with contemporary readers but also aligns with the broader narrative of the Bhakti movement’s influence on social reform. The author’s dedication to preserving the original style of Pipa’s verses ensures that the English translation captures the authenticity and spirit of the saint’s words.

About The Author

A poet, activist, author, translator, and wanderer who prefers to ramble in the world of her imagination. Alone but never lonely, Rupali calls herself God’s favorite. She is fond of tapping her feet with a story in her mind, and a random choreographer. When she is not writing the subtleties of human heart, she is an assistant professor and a passionate teacher, who loves to promote learning through questioning. Her work has been featured in various journals and anthologies.