LOVE AND TRANQUILITY: A POSITIVE DISCOURSE ANALYSIS OF RAHMAN BABA’S SELECTED POETRY

Abstract

This study explores the discourse on love and tranquility in the selected translated poetry of Rahman Baba. It examines the elements of love and tranquility which have great importance for every human being. This study is based on the mystic thoughts of Rahman Baba and the realization of true love or the love of divine. Both elements have a strong link with the poems of Rahman Baba. This study delves into the essence of love as the only source of tranquility by loving divine. It unmasks the positive use of language by the mystic thoughts of Sufi Rahman Baba. It investigates how these elements are contributing in highlighting positive discourse. This study brings light to the central notion of love which connects man with divine with reference to the poetry of Rahman Baba and by highlighting his spiritual journey through his poetry. It gives insights to the positive use of language which constructs rather than destructive or manipulative – the main theme in critical discourse analysis. It contributes to the study of discourse analysis with respect to the seven building tasks of James Paul Gee. The study also highlights the importance of Sufi discourse in the perspective of peace in the current world.