Mysticism in the Poetry of W. B. Yeats and Lal Shahbaz Qalander: A Comparative Study
Rehana Anwer, Muhammad Arfan Lodhi, S. Anam
The Educational Review USA July 27, 2021 DOI: 10.26855/er.2021.07.005 (opens in new tab)
Study at a glance
AI-extracted from the abstract| Characteristics | Qualitative study Peer reviewed |
|---|---|
| Topics | Mysticism |
| Citations | 1 |
| Key findings | Mysticism is a universal temperament, and mystics like Yeats and Qalander share characteristics that transcend religion, time, and space. |
Abstract
The work addresses the mystical elements in the selected poems of W. B. Yeats and Lal Shabaz Qalander. For this purpose, the concept of mysticism and Sufism was understood in the light of different material taken from books, journals and articles. After thorough study of concerned literature, the selected poems were analyzed on the mystic pattern as suggested by Elvyn Underhill’s book on the mystic consciousness. It was a qualitative study which revealed that mysticism is a universal temperament and mystics are special persons irrespective of any religion, time and space and share the same characteristics. The mystics do not use their intellect but depend on sixth sense which enables them to comprehend reality and truth. They believe in invisible powers and sharpen their senses to go beyond the visible and be immortal. They cross the limits of time and space; both mystics under observation share the qualities of mysticism and attain eternity in their poetry and work. Mysticism and spirituality are bent of mind and these ten-dencies can be developed by conscious efforts. Latest research on brain has proved that mind has been bestowed with excellent powers of contemplation. By developing an attitude of concentration and meditation one can easily achieve the status of a mystic if he is able to purify his soul.
Comparable studies
Other qualitative studies on mysticism, most cited first.
| Study | Year | Design | Participants |
|---|---|---|---|
| Qualitative and Quantitative Features of Music Reported to Support Peak Mystical Experiences during Psychedelic Therapy Sessions Individuals with extensive experience administering psilocybin or psilocybin-containing... | 2017 | Survey and qualitative/quantitative analysis | n = 10 |
| Common Core Thesis and Qualitative and Quantitative Analysis of Mysticism in Chinese Buddhist Monks and Nuns Chinese Pure Land and Chan Buddhist monks and nuns | 2011 | Mixed-methods study | n = 139 |
| Do Drugs Have Religious Import? A 40-Year Retrospective | 2004 | Interview | |
| Narratives of the mystical among users of psychedelics Psychedelic drug users | 2021 | Qualitative study | n = 50 |
| Auras in mysticism and synaesthesia: a comparison. Synaesthetes who experience colors in response to human faces and figures | 2012 | Qualitative study | n = 4 |