This anthology collects the most lyrical, passionate,
illuminating writings of the Hindu mystical tradition. Andrew Harvey,
the popular spiritual scholar and writer, has selected excerpts from
ancient and contemporary sources, including extracts from 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 this anthology
makes it a marvelous introduction to Hindu mystical literature, while
the power and beauty of the language will inspire those already familiar
with the genre.