Mystics, Ascetics and Saints of India

The wonderful work is designed to acquaint the reader with the leading or root ideas of Indian asceticism and to introduce him to the mastics themselves as they appear at the present day. The study of Indian asceticism and mysticism affords an admirable and the very best means of obtaining much desirable information on Hinduism.

The author has talked about great many curious myths, legends and stories about ascetics of various sects in this beautifully planned book. Some myths and stories reveal the true nature of Indian mysticism as well as intellectual level and ethical ideals of the Hindus.