Hindu Mysticism Author:S. N. Dasgupta This book is a systematic introduction to Hindu Mysticism intended mainly for a reader new to the subject. The work of a noted 20th Indian philosopher and teacher, it is an absorbing book to read. From a description of the early sacrificial type, the author goes on to deal with four types of mysticism: the Upanisadic, The Yogic, the Buddistic, a... more »nd that related to the Bhakti Cult. He explains concisely and clearly their main characteristics, basing his interpretations directly on the original sources.« less
A lucid outline of the development of Indian mysticism by a distinguished modern Indian philosopher, in an interpretation especially for Western readers.