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A 4 page research paper/essay that briefly discusses the mystical principles incorporated in the poetry f this Hindu mystic. Bibliography lists 3 sources.
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is Siva Himself" (Dyczkowski 17). Utpaladeva proposes that the soul is bound due to the fact that true identity has been forgotten, but hat liberation can be achieved when one
realizes the spiritual truth, which is that "everything is a part" of ones being (Dyczkowski 17). The "fettered soul becomes one with Siva by recognizing his identity with him and
is liberated" (Dyczkowski 18). What is the nature of the path that takes Utpaladeva to his goal? The nature of the path is to learn the nature and the
righteousness of Siva. Utpaladeva indicates that by "trending the path within the city of Siva," an adherent of Hindu mystic can "change in a positive way his movements along the
path" (Bailly 10). According to author Constantine Bailly, Utpaladeva defines Siva in terms of "universal consciousness" (Bailly 11). As this indicates, Utpaladevas writing demonstrates a monotheistic orientation. What is
exciting about this path? The most exciting aspect of this path is that it can lead to a level of spirituality that produces ecstasy as the adherent feels joy at
being one with the Universe. The experience of becoming one with Siva is frequently described in Shaiva songs as an experience that is "sweetened with amria, or celestial nectar" and
the path of the devotee is said to be "sweetened with the nectar of devotion" (Bailly 12). This example of Utpaladevas verse exemplifies this point: With my eyes closed
At the touch of your lotus feet, May I rejoice, Reeling with drunkenness From the wine of your devotion (Bailly 12). In her text on mysticism, Evelyn Underhill
discusses this advanced stage of Hindu spiritual awareness, describing it as an "advanced phase of spiritual consciousness," in which the "concentration of interest on the Transcendent is so complete, the
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