The Mystics, Ascetics and Saints of India: A Study of Sadhuism, With an Account of the Yogis, Sanyasis, Bairagis, and Other Strange Hindu Sectarians
, by Oman, John CampbellNote: Supplemental materials are not guaranteed with Rental or Used book purchases.
- ISBN: 9780766147560 | 0766147568
- Cover: Paperback
- Copyright: 4/1/2003
1905. A study of Sadhuism, with an account of the Yogis, Sanyasis, Bairagis and other strange Hindu sectarians. This volume is concerned with the results of the most deep-seated and abiding ideas and sentiments of the Indian people and will help to interpret the people of India to that section of the English public which is interested in a little known, but fascinating, land. A great many curious myths, legends and stories about ascetics of various sects may be found within. Illustrated.