Ramakrishna and the Mystical Experience
Biography and Psychology: Volume 4 February 25, 2025 DOI: 10.1093/oso/9789354974755.003.0008
Summary
AI-generated from the abstractThe chapter examines the life and mystical experiences of the Bengali mystic and teacher Ramakrishna Paramhansa, describing his spiritual practices, visions, and teachings. It explores how his ecstatic states and direct experiences of the divine shaped his philosophical outlook and influenced his followers. The text presents an account of his personal journey toward enlightenment and the ways his mystical encounters informed his message of religious harmony and universal love.
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| Key finding | The chapter provides an account of Ramakrishna Paramhansa's life and mystical experiences, focusing on how his spiritual practices and visions shaped his teachings. |
Abstract
Abstract This chapter delves into the life and mystical experiences of the Bengali mystic and teacher Ramakrishna Paramhansa.