Mysticism is the state of Pure Consciousness. The Mystical state is achieved when all sensory information is suppressed and the mind emptied of all empirical content. The Hindu tradition covers many ages. The Upanisads gage to India the most direct interpretation 'Thou art That', "The Bhagvad Gita concentrates on the various complementary paths to the Ultimate, knowledge, love and devotion."The profound teachings of Shankara were the next ...