TY - BOOK AU - Yogananda, Sri Sri Paramahansa AU - Fitzgerald, Edward [trans.] TI - Wine of the mystic: the rubaiyat of omar khayyam a spiritual interpretation SN - 9789383203680 U1 - 891.5511 PY - 2017/// CY - Kolkata PB - Yogoda Satsanga Society of India KW - Omar Khayyam - Rubaiyat KW - Persian poetry - 747-1500 N2 - Wine of the Mystic by Paramahansa Yogananda is a poetic and philosophical exploration of the spiritual path, written in the form of devotional poetry and reflections. The book presents a collection of Yogananda’s verses that express the longing for divine union, the bliss of self-realization, and the ecstatic love for God. Through his lyrical prose, Yogananda captures the essence of mysticism, illustrating the transformative power of divine love and the pursuit of spiritual awakening. The book is not just a collection of poems, but a deep insight into the heart of a true seeker. Yogananda's verses speak of the soul's journey toward God, the joy of meditation, and the intoxication of divine communion. His writing beautifully conveys the idea that the experience of God is like a mystical "wine," filling the soul with bliss and guiding it towards the ultimate truth ER -