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Mysticism in India is a complete and informative description of the teachings; works; and lives of the great poet-saints of Maharashtra written by a scholar and professor who was also a mystic. Jnaneshwar; Namadev; Tukaram; Eknath; Ramdas; and the other saints discussed belonged to the great devotional religious movement that spread through medieval India. With the exception of Ramdas; they all belonged to the tradition of the Varkaris; the most popular sect in contemporary Maharashtra. Their compositions exemplify the universality of their faith and practice; and are recognized as literary treasures. Ranade was primarily interested in the poet-saints as mystics--teachers of the perennial philosophy--whose experiences have general metaphysical and religious implications. At the heart of his classic is a comprehensive; objective presentation of the thought of these saints; augmented by a deep appreciation of their value and relevance to present-day scholars and seekers. Mysticism in India is the only major study in English of medieval Indian religious literature. The book's enduring value has been enhanced by the addition of a foreword by a scholar currently working in Marathi literature; and a preface by a present-day poet-saint of Maharashtra.