Explore the universal and timeless phenomenon of religious experiences with ‘Nature and Genesis of Religious Experience.’ This comprehensive book delves into the core of human spirituality, analyzing mysticism and revelation not as creed-specific events, but as fundamental human phenomena. Discover how these profound experiences, often perceived as spontaneous, can also be cultivated. Author Deepa Das examines the intricate interplay between personal predilections (‘set’) and external influences (‘setting’)—physical, social, cultural, and hereditary factors—on mystical encounters. The book also investigates the role of psychological bases and external agents like classical Hindustani music and psychedelic drugs in instigating religious experiences, making it an essential read for anyone interested in comparative religion, philosophy, and the psychology of spirituality. Published by Gyan Publishing House, ISBN 9788121204217.