Hindu Thought & Carmelite Mysticism

From the Jacket

This study in comparative mysticism (originally given as lectures at the Sorbonne) explores the relationship between Hindu mystics (notably Shankara and Sri Ramakrishna) and Christian Carmelite mystics (notable St. John of the Cross), using jnana, bhakti, and raja yogas as a basis for comparison as well as the sacred scriptures of both traditions.

About the Author

Swami Siddheswarananda  (1897-1957) was a prince of the House of Cochin who after serving the Order of Ramakrishna many years in India, was sent to France in 1937 to found a Vedanta Centre near Paris. He was well known in France as an author and lecture.

William Buchanan is a retired Professor of Humanities now living at the Vivekananda Monastery and Retreat in Ganges, Michigan, U.S.A.

Contents:

Translator's Note

Biographical Note on Swami Siddheswarananda

Letter of Appreciation

Preface

Abbreviation Used

I. Hindu Thought and Carmelite Spirituality
     1. Prayer of the Discipline of Purification
     2. Suffering
     3. Union with God

II. Spiritual Practice
     1. Askesis and Sadhana
     2. Love
     3. Revelation
     4. Dharma

III. The Study of Yoga in St. John of the Cross
     1. Preliminary Considerations Concerning Spiritual Studies
     2. Aspects of Jnana-Yoga in St. John of the Cross

IV. Bhakti-Yoga and St. John of the Cross

V. The Yoga of St. John of the Cross and the Theological Roots of Faith

VI. The Raja-Yoga of St. John of the Cross
     1. Parallels
     2. Contemplation and Christian Faith
     3. Meditation and the Guru
     4. The Dark Night of the Soul
     5. Ista and Infused Contemplation
     6. Integral Yoga
     7. Conclusion

Notes of Persons and Books

Bibliographical Notes by the Translator

Glossary of Sanskrit Terms

Index