Devotional poetics and the Indian sublime
Book Description
This groundbreaking work invites readers to explore a profound dimension of spiritual understanding through the lens of Hindu devotional poetry and philosophy. Vijay Mishra presents a compelling examination of the sublime as it manifests within Hindu tradition, specifically through the concept of Brahman, offering a fresh perspective that moves beyond Western-centric approaches to spiritual transcendence.
Drawing from centuries of Indian devotional verse and philosophical thought, Mishra demonstrates how Hindu tradition has cultivated one of the most sophisticated understandings of the sublime experience. The book bridges ancient wisdom with contemporary critical theory, showing how European concepts of the sublime can be enriched and expanded through engagement with Hindu spiritual literature.
For readers seeking to deepen their understanding of spiritual aesthetics and transcendent experience, this work provides valuable insights into how devotional poetry serves as a pathway to encountering the infinite. Mishra's analysis reveals how Indian spiritual traditions have long recognized the power of poetic expression to evoke profound states of consciousness and connection with the divine.
This comprehensive study offers both scholars and spiritual seekers a unique opportunity to explore how different cultural traditions approach the mystery of transcendence, providing tools for understanding the sublime as it appears across diverse spiritual landscapes.
Who Is This For?
📖 Reading Level: Medium (200-400 pages) (~9 hours)
🕉️ Tradition: Comparative Religion
📄 Length: 324 pages
What You'll Discover
- ✓ Explore History and criticism
- ✓ Explore Indic literature, history and criticism
- ✓ Understand Hindu philosophy and traditions
- ✓ Explore Aesthetics
- ✓ Explore Sublime, The
- ✓ Explore timeless philosophical wisdom
- ✓ Deepen your prayer practice
- ✓ Cultivate devotional practice
