Teachings of the Hindu Mystics

by Andrew Harvey

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

Some of the most lyrical, passionate, and illuminating writings of the Hindu mystical tradition are showcased in this anthology. Spiritual scholar and writer Andrew Harvey has selected excerpts from ancient and contemporary sources, including 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 the collection makes it an excellent introduction to Hindu mystical literature, while the 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 compact format that is collectible, reader-friendly, and applicable to everyday life.

Genres: Nonfiction, Hinduism, Philosophy, Spirituality, India, Religion

216 pages, Paperback

First published January 1, 2001

About the author

Andrew Harvey is an author, religious scholar and teacher of mystic traditions, known primarily for his popular nonfiction books on spiritual or mystical themes, beginning with his 1983 A Journey in Ladakh.

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Reviews

[Nivas · Rating 4 out of 5]

Great book with excerpts from all the great Hindu books including the Vedas, the Upanishads and Bhagavad Gita. Also includes quotes from the various saints from Tukaram to Kabir and from Ramakrishna Paramhansa, Vivekananda,Tagore and Aurobindo.

Not the kind of book you read cover to cover. This is the kind of book you would like to read over and over again and read selected portions. Recommend to anyone who is looking for some spiritual inspiration.

[Alex · Rating 3 out of 5]

Some good verses or paragraphs here and there but otherwise quite dry in parts. I wonder if commentaries by the editor would help a bit. Still a good exposure to some of the important texts and writers on Hinduism.

[Cherie · Rating 4 out of 5]

Selections of the best of different seminal Hindu texts.

[William T · Rating 3 out of 5]

Mostly very good, but like most people, probably, there are some readings that don't appeal to me.

[Justin · Rating 3 out of 5]

Not interpretation but quotation

[Köksal KÖK · Rating 5 out of 5]

Mistik Hind'in Hazineleri

Teaching of the Hindu Mystics
Andrew Harvey, 2001.

Çevirmen : Nasip Ak-asya
Yayınevi: Samsara kitapları, 2004
Kategori: Çeviri / Mitoloji
208 sayfa.
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Akaşa-Esir-Ether-5. Element.

-Atman-Öz-Ruh-Zat.

-Brahman-Yüceler Yücesi-Kaadiri Mutlak-Hak Teala.

-Kali-İlahi Ana-Evrensel Anne-Mahaşakti-Yüce Şakti-Şakti-Tara-Şyam-İlahi Kudret.

-Vedalar-Bilgi-Tanrı Kelamı.

-En Yüce Dünya Ana-Aşkındoğa-Supernature.
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kitaptan bazı kavramlar;

-su
-ateş
-toprak
-hava
-akaşa (bunlar 5 unsur)

-prana (yaşam enerjisi)
-7 bileşen
-5 koşa
-6 ihtiras
-10 duygu.
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Kitaptan Anahtar Kelimeler;

-Zen-Melamilik,
-Tasavvuf,
-Yunus Emre,
-Neyzen Tevfik,
-Yoga,
-Karma,
-Hinduizm.
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Artık Şu Havuzun Suyuyla Ganj'ın Suyu Arasında Hiç Bir Ayrım Yapmadığında, Yetkin Farkındalığa Ermiş Olduğunu Bilirsin.
Ramakrişna.

(Anladığıma Göre Değerli Üstad, Her Yer Kutsaldır Demek İstiyor).