Precept, Ascendency and Meaning in Sub-Continental Mysticism: A Post-Structural Analysis of the Poetry of Baba Ghulam Farid and Baba Guru Nanak
Muhammad Siddique Ahmed Khan, Asim Aqeel, Usama Javed, Falak Sher
Social Sciences & Humanity Research Review June 5, 2025 DOI: 10.63468/sshrr.004 (opens in new tab)
Study at a glance
AI-extracted from the abstract| Characteristics | Theoretical or philosophical paper Peer reviewed |
|---|---|
| Topics | Mysticism |
| Keywords | Regulatory b cells Antibody Immunology |
| Key points | Argues that the poetry of Baba Ghulam Farid and Baba Guru Nanak transcends conventional binaries and destabilizes fixed meanings, fostering a dynamic space for spiritual interpretation. |
Abstract
This paper explores the intricacies of mystical precepts, the concept of spiritual ascendency, and the construction of meaning within the poetic works of two seminal figures of Sub-continental mysticism: Baba Ghulam Farid and Baba Guru Nanak. Drawing from post-structuralist theoretical frameworks, especially the works of Derrida and Foucault, the study interrogates the interplay of language, signification, and power structures in the articulation of mystical experience. By employing textual analysis, the paper uncovers how the metaphysical utterances of these poets transcend conventional binaries, destabilize fixed meanings, and foster a dynamic space for spiritual interpretation in the sub-continental mystical tradition.
Comparable studies
Other theoretical and historical papers on mysticism, most cited first.
| Study | Year | Design | Participants |
|---|---|---|---|
| The mystical mind: probing the biology of religious experience | 2000 | Theoretical or philosophical paper | |
| Religious and Mystical Experiences as Artifacts of Temporal Lobe Function: A General Hypothesis | 1983 | Theoretical or philosophical paper | |
| The Problem of Pure Consciousness: Mysticism and Philosophy | 1993 | Edited collection of essays | |
| Irreducible Mind: Toward a Psychology for the 21st Century | 2020 | Theoretical or philosophical paper | |
| Mysticism and schizophrenia: A phenomenological exploration of the structure of consciousness in the schizophrenia spectrum disorders. | 2016 | Theoretical or philosophical paper |