Medieval Mysticism of India

Contents: Preface. Corrections. Indian terms. Transliterations. 1. Orthodox thinkers. 2. Liberal thinkers. Notes. Appendix: 1. Dadu\'s Brahma Society. 2. Dadu\'s path of service. 3. Dadu & the mystery of form. 4. Bauls & their cult of man. Index.

"The most important thing about India has been her religious and spiritual life. That she had made an effort to bring about a synthesis in the midst of diversities of various kinds has been the most prominent aspect of her history. From period to period this effort has been continued through successive generations of her great sadhakas.

This book is a journey of discovery, studying the sayings and doctrines of various sadhus that have been preserved by their followers or the keepers of many sectarian maths. The book also reviews the broad outlines of the history of the spiritual quest of medieval India. It is in this period that Indian mysticism saw a vigorous and marvelous development." (jacket)