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Manuscript page / academic or philosophical text
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Summary
This document appears to be page 96 of a manuscript, essay, or book discussing the history and resurgence of mysticism in the Western World towards the end of the 20th Century. It references Baba Muktananda's views on entheogenic agents (psychedelics) as a potential gateway to spiritual experience, despite them being banned in his ashrams, and draws philosophical connections to Thomas Aquinas and William James. The document bears a House Oversight Bates stamp, indicating it was part of a document production for a congressional investigation.
People (4)
| Name | Role | Context |
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| Baba Muktananda | Spiritual Teacher/Guru |
Mentioned regarding his ashrams and views on entheogenic agents during satsangs.
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| Underhill | Author/Mystic (Likely Evelyn Underhill) |
Quoted regarding cultural richness and spiritual consciousness.
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| Thomas Aquinas | Dominican Priest/Theologian |
Mentioned regarding his life's work, theology, and the dichotomy of existence.
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| William James | Philosopher/Psychologist |
Mentioned regarding his writings on mystical experiences and the 'thin veil'.
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Organizations (2)
| Name | Type | Context |
|---|---|---|
| Dominican Order |
Implied by the mention of the 'Dominican priest' Thomas Aquinas.
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| House Oversight Committee |
Implied by the Bates stamp 'HOUSE_OVERSIGHT'.
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Timeline (4 events)
Locations (1)
| Location | Context |
|---|---|
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Mentioned as the location for the current flowering of mysticism.
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Relationships (1)
Mention of evening sessions of questioning, called satsangs.
Key Quotes (2)
"Although no central nervous system agents were ever allowed in the ashrams of Baba Muktananda, it was common during some evening sessions of questioning, called satsangs, for him to acknowledge that one or a few experiences with entheogenic agents can open many recalcitrant folks to the existence of the God within."Source
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Quote #1
"William James wrote famously about mystical experience penetrating the thin veil between these two worlds."Source
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