| Teachings of the Hindu Mystics Contributor(s): Harvey, Andrew (Editor) |
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ISBN: 1570624496 ISBN-13: 9781570624490 Publisher: Shambhala OUR PRICE: $22.46 Product Type: Paperback - Other Formats Published: December 2001 Annotation: 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. |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Religion | Hinduism - Ritual & Practices - Religion | Hinduism - Sacred Writings |
| Dewey: 294.542 |
| LCCN: 2001032779 |
| Physical Information: 0.62" H x 5.02" W x 7.22" (0.44 lbs) 192 pages |
| Themes: - Religious Orientation - Hindu |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher 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. |