Demystifying Mysticism: A Comparative Study of the Poetry of William Blake and Rabindranath Tagore
June 25, 2013 S. Samantaray
Mysticism is often accepted as a spiritual quest for the hidden truth or wisdom, the goal of which is union with the transcendent realm. Mystic experiences are said to be unique for each individual. Yet we find that there is a marked resemblance between the experiences of mystics, not merely of the same race or cult, but also of diverse social orders and religions. This paper discusses the...