Mystical
Mystical (mɪˈstɪkəl)
Mystical is an adjective that refers to the spiritual or esoteric; relating to mysteries or hidden symbolic meanings that transcend ordinary human understanding. It is often associated with the spiritual, religious, and philosophical traditions that aim at direct experience of the divine, the transcendent, or the ultimate reality.
Etymology
The term "mystical" is derived from the Greek word "mystikos," which means "secret, mystic, connected with the mysteries." The Greek word "mystērion" is also related, meaning "secret rite or doctrine."
Related Terms
- Mysticism: The practice of religious ecstasies (religious experiences during alternate states of consciousness), together with whatever ideologies, ethics, rites, myths, legends, and magic may be related to them.
- Mystic: A person who seeks by contemplation and self-surrender to obtain unity with or absorption into the Deity or the absolute, or who believes in the spiritual apprehension of truths that are beyond the intellect.
- Esoteric: Intended for or likely to be understood by only a small number of people with a specialized knowledge or interest.
- Transcendental: Beyond or above the range of normal or physical human experience.
- Divine: Of, from, or like God or a god.
See Also
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Mystical
- Wikipedia's article - Mystical
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