Teachings of the Hindu Mystics

Andrew Harvey

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Shambhala Publications Inc
06 August 2019

Religion & beliefs

Series: Shambhala Pocket Library

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

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

Someofthe most lyrical, passionate,andilluminating writings of the Hindu mystical traditionare showcased in this anthology.

Spiritual scholar and writerAndrew Harvey has selected excerpts from ancient and contemporary sources, including theBhagavad Gita,theUpanishads,and other classical Hindu texts; the words of such venerable spiritual teachers as Ramakrishna and Ramana Maharshi; and the devotional poetry ofMirabai, Ramprasad, and many others. The scope of thecollectionmakes it an excellentintroduction to Hindu mystical literature,whilethe power and beauty of the language will inspire those already familiar with the genre.

This book is part of the Shambhala Pocket Library series.

The Shambhala Pocket Library is a collection of short, portable teachings from notable figures across religious traditions and classic texts.

The covers in this series are rendered by Colorado artist Robert Spellman.

The books in this collection distill the wisdom and heart of the work Shambhala Publications has published over 50 years into a compactformat that is collectible, reader-friendly, andapplicable to everyday life.

By: Andrew Harvey
Imprint: Shambhala Publications Inc
Country of Publication: United States
Dimensions: Height: 171mm, Width: 108mm,
Weight: 368g
ISBN: 9781611806953
ISBN 10: 161180695X
Series: Shambhala Pocket Library
Pages: 208
Publication Date: 06 August 2019
Audience: General/trade , ELT Advanced
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Active

Andrew Harvey is the author ofSon of Man- The Mystical Path to Christand more than thirty other books. He has also published several other collections of Rumi, includingThe Way of Passion.

Reviews for Teachings of the Hindu Mystics

"""Considering the importance and ubiquity of the mystical element within Hinduism, Harvey has done a fine job assembling a judicious collection.""— Publishers Weekly ""The scope of this anthology makes it a marvelous introduction to Hindu mystical traditions, while the power and the beauty of the language will inspire those already familiar with Hinduism and its literature.""— Earth Star ""Both learned and prophetic in its stance.""— Library Journal"