Teachings of the Hindu mystics
By: edited by Andrew Harvey.
Contributors: Harvey, Andrew, 1952-
Edition: 1st ed.
Publisher: Shambhala
Published: 2001
Place of publication: Boston
Language: eng
Number of pages: 147
Subjects: Mysticism -- Hinduism.; Hinduism -- Doctrines.
Description: This anthology collects the most lyrical, passionate, illuminating writings of the Hindu mystical tradition. Andrew Harvey, the popular spiritual scholar and writer, has selected excerpts from ancient and contemporary sources, including extracts from the Bhagavad Gita, the Upanishads, and other classical Hindu texts; the words of such venerable spiritual teachers as Ramakrishna and Ramana Maharshi; and the devotional poetry of Mirabai, Ramprasad, and many others. The scope of this anthology makes it a marvelous introduction to Hindu mystical literature, while the power and beauty of the language will inspire those already familiar with the genre.
Notes: Includes bibliographical references (p. 141-147).