Ramakrishna and Christ, the Supermystics: New Interpretations

"Ramakrishna and Christ, The Supermystics," provides a much-needed unifying message of the truth that forms the basis of all enduring faiths. Its timely publication occurs at the dawn of a new century when interest in the spiritual insights of the East and a cooperative approach to religion are destined to become the norm.

This in-depth study, which compares the lives and mysticism of Ramakrishna, the great saint of 19th century India, and Jesus Christ, the avatar of the West, enables us to grasp the uniqueness and universal character of each.

With the detailed information available, Dr. Hourihan covers Ramakrishna's life from his unique childhood to his remarkable marriage and beyond. He guides us through his extraordinary struggle for ever-deepening levels of God-realization far transcending our earthbound imaginings.

Ramakrishna's life manifests the idea of unity and truth more than any we know of. Through his own direct experiences he was able to validate the following declarations of the ancient sages of India: "Truth is one: sages call it by various names," and "as many faiths, so many paths."

A significant part of the book is devoted to an interpretation of Christ's life as seen from the viewpoint of India's yoga traditions.

This compelling and pertinent work will appeal to all interested in a Universalist, non-creedal approach to religion, and receptive to the truths of mysticism.

Winner of the Best Spiritual Book Award for 2002-2003 from the Sacramento Publishers & Authors.