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Teachings of the Hindu Mystics by Andrew Harvey

Teachings of the Hindu Mystics

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Andrew Harvey

Shambhala · Ebook · December 26, 2001

This anthology collects the most lyrical, passionate, illuminating writings of the Hindu mystical tradition.

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Hindu mystical writings gather texts, teachers, and devotional poets across centuries.
Genres
Hindu Sacred Writings, Mind & Spirit, Hindu Thought
Published
Shambhala, December 26, 2001

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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.

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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.

Hindu Mystical Writings

Hindu mystical writings gather texts, teachers, and devotional poets across centuries.

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  • Excerpts from the Bhagavad Gita and Upanishads
  • Devotional poetry by Mirabai and Ramprasad

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  • Ancient and contemporary sources
  • Words from Ramakrishna and Ramana Maharshi

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Hindu Sacred Writings61%
Hindu Thought51%
Mind & Spirit32%

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Publisher categories

  • Hinduism - General
  • Hindu Rituals & Practice
  • Hindu Sacred Writings
Authors
Andrew Harvey
Publisher
Shambhala
Published
December 26, 2001
Format
Ebook
Reading lane
Hinduism - General