Hindu Mysticism – By S. N. Dasgupta (Author)

Description: Dismantle the centuries of dense exoticism, superficial Western misconceptions, and popular superstitions surrounding Eastern spirituality. In Hindu Mysticism, legendary philosopher, Cambridge doctorate, and JNU-associated academic titan Professor Surendranath Dasgupta delivers a seminal, authoritative intellectual roadmap. Moving completely away from modern "pop-spirituality" trends, vague New Age claims, or performative emotionalism, this premium scholarly masterpiece treats the mystical experience not as irrational magic, but as a disciplined, rational, and profoundly ethical system of deep psychological and spiritual realizationTrue mysticism is an active, formative, and ennobling principle of life rather than mere theoretical guesswork. Written in a measured, dignified, and highly elegant tone, Professor Dasgupta draws directly from pristine original Sanskrit texts to establish an unshakeable academic foundation. The text builds a razor-sharp, essential distinction between the lower forms of mysticism—which remain trapped in ego-driven desires, rituals, and earthly gains—and the higher, transcendental mysticism that strives directly for absolute spiritual liberation ($Moksha$) and ultimate bliss. By thoughtfully comparing these inner currents with parallel structures in Christian and Islamic Sufi paths, this volume shifts the focus from divisive dogmas to the universal human quest for transcendence, emphasizing deep moral purity, rigorous self-discipline, and devotional communion with the divine.Rather than overwhelming the reader with unformatted, dense philosophical jargon, Hindu Mysticism utilizes a beautifully scannable layout derived from Professor Dasgupta's famous, highly engaging academic lectures. This evergreen 144-page foundational text maps the evolution of Indian consciousness across six definitive thematic pillars: