India and the Occult: The Influence of South Asian Spirituality on Modern Western Occultism (original) (raw)

This paper examines the intersection of South Asian spirituality and modern Western occultism, particularly focusing on the influence of yoga and tantra on British magical traditions as manifested in the works of notable figures like Aleister Crowley, Dion Fortune, Kenneth Grant, and Dadaji Mahendranath. It addresses the challenges and misconceptions that arise when Western esotericists engage with Indian traditions and emphasizes the need for a more nuanced understanding of these spiritual practices.