Mystic Tendencies in Hinduism

The quest of India for many centuries has been "how to become Divine while still on earth..." The human soul (atman) is divine and yearns for union with Brahman. This Brahman-atman unity produces an illuminating, mystical experience; the self or ego is dissolved, extinguished by the oneness of God.

It is relentlessly tried with the 4 kinds of yoga, puja (prayer), meditation (using "mantras", usually the name of a god, repeated hundreds or thousands of times per day)... and a thousand and one good works and sacrifices, even to walk nude in life and die of starvation... and most of the Hindus agree that this union may take thousands of reincarnations...

Hinduism according to the Hindu Mystics, brings forth the wonderful feelings of a belief in the cosmic processes of reincarnation coupled with knowledge of the laws of karma, and the wisdom of dharma in which everyone has his rightful place and purpose in life. It brings the broadmindedness of total acceptance of all other religions as expressions of the One God's creation, the blessing of a complete devotional path revolving around powerful temples, the fulfillment of a profound mystical teaching founded on yoga and brought forth by the seers and saints and gurus, and so much more.

According to many, Hinduism is the world's most mystical religion, offering worlds within worlds of esoteric discovery and perception. The inner worlds are what Hindu mystics tell of in the greatest richness and freedom of expression that exists on the planet. Mysticism in Hinduism is more out-front than in all the other religions of the world. As a result, it is enjoyed by more of the people in their religion. Mysticism is discussed more broadly and not limited to a few great souls or a handful of pundits. The mysticism of Hinduism is for all the people, yet, too, in its esoteric aspect it is protected at its core and kept sacred by being kept secret. How grand is the Hindu mystical tradition, with its sadhanas and yoga, with its wealth of understanding of the etheric bodies, of the nadis and the charkas, of the aura and the pranas, of the various states of consciousness and levels of existence, and so much more. According to the Hindu Mystics no religion on the earth can begin to equal Hinduism's mystical teachings, all there as the inheritance of each Hindu.

Dharma is to the individual what its normal development is to a seed--the orderly fulfillment of an inherent nature and destiny. Dharma means merit, morality, good conduct, religious duty and the way of life of the wise person. When people fulfill their dharma, they fulfill the very purpose of their life, and when they act against their dharma, they create new karmas. Just as we are born in the physical body that looks a certain way, our dharma is a certain accumulated pattern. We are expected to live through this dharma during a lifetime, understanding that all persons can be in their rightful place doing their rightful dharma at the right time. The Hindu has this understanding. It's inbred. It offers certain contentment in knowing that there is a rightful place in this vast universe.

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