by S. N. Dasgupta
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Hindu Mysticism reads like a systematic, lecture-style survey aimed at beginners who want an organized map rather than devotional inspiration. Its value is the clear taxonomy — sacrificial origins followed by separate treatments of Upanisadic, Yogic, and Buddistic strains — and a philosophically-minded author's attempt to link historical types. Its main limitation is tone: formal, sometimes abstract prose and close-grained classification can feel dry or schematic, and readers looking for personal narrative, practical guidance, or contemporary-friendly language may find it arid.
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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, and ...
Difficulty:hard
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“Steve Jobs and I definitely read Hindu Mysticism prior to the India trip.”
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