Srinagar, Jan. 9 -- Kahlil Gibran (1883-1931) was a Lebanese-American poet, philosopher, and artist whose writings combine Eastern mysticism with Western romanticism. Raised in Lebanon and educated in the United States, he developed a universal spiritual vision that transcended religious divisions. His works advocate love, freedom, compassion, and self-realization. The Prophet is his most famous work and has been translated into more than fifty languages, making it one of the most widely read spiritual books in the world. Introduction to the Book Published in 1923, The Prophet is a collection of poetic philosophical sermons delivered by Almustafa, a prophetic figure who is about to leave the city of Orphalese after twelve years of residen...