Introduction to Indian Mysticism

CONTENTS
• Indian Mysticism
• Origin of Asceticism
• Ascetic Order
• Yoga
• Asceticism among
• Theistic Sects
• Šaækaràchàrya – the Great Mystic
• Jñàna-Karma-Samucchaya-Vàda
• The Àjìvika Asceticism
• Non-Dualism
• Saôkhya-Yoga Perfectionism

Themes Covered
Essence of Religion
Dimensions of Religion
Role of Religion
Fundamentalism
Instruments of Salvation
Choice between This World and That
Needs of the individual Seeker
The Living Master
Real Test of God’s Promptings
The Pilgrim His Attributes
Concept of Original Sin
Indian Mystic Concept of Humility
Mystic Concept of Màyà
Nature of Màyà
Màyà, Avidya and Mohini
Radhasoami Faith
The Pàšupatas