Teachings of the Hindu Mystics Paperback by Andrew Harvey

Product Details

• Publisher: Shambhala (2001-12-26)
• Language: English
• Paperback: 192 pages
• ISBN-13: 9781570624490
• Item Weight: 195.9 grams
• Dimensions: 18.29 x 12.7 x 1.09 cm

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.

About the Author

Andrew Harvey is the author of Son of Man: The Mystical Path to Christ and more than thirty other books. He has also published several other collections of Rumi, including The Way of Passion.