SCIENTIFIC ATTITUDES TOWARDS AN EASTERN MYSTIC

Sri Ramakrishna, a nineteenth century Hindu mystic, long a subject of considerable interest for Western theorists, may be categorized as a "crazy saint" (Feuerstein 1990), along with many other figures, such as Joan of Arc, St. Francis of Assisi, Mahaprabhur and Sri Caitanya, to name only...

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Main Author: Alberta (Author)
Format: Electronic Article
Language:English
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Published: Dharmaram College 1996
In: Journal of Dharma
Year: 1996, Volume: 21, Issue: 2, Pages: 170-187
Further subjects:B EASTERN MYSTIC
B Religion
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Summary:Sri Ramakrishna, a nineteenth century Hindu mystic, long a subject of considerable interest for Western theorists, may be categorized as a "crazy saint" (Feuerstein 1990), along with many other figures, such as Joan of Arc, St. Francis of Assisi, Mahaprabhur and Sri Caitanya, to name only a few. Mystics such as these, and their unusual behaviour, have been known to be surrounded by substantial controversy in every cultural, political, social, and religious context throughout the world.
ISSN:0253-7222
Contains:Enthalten in: Journal of Dharma