Document Type : Original Article
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PhD in Persian Language and Literature, University of Mazandaran, Babolsar, Iran
Abstract
There is no doubt that mystical experiences are attainable for mystics on the path of mysticism. These experiences are presented by the person of the mystic and the audience of the thoughts and sensory experiences of the mystics, according to personal impressions. One of the levers that can be used to provide experience is "interpretation". Undoubtedly, "interpretation" plays a key role in introducing mystical experiences. Both Catz and Stace acknowledge the role that interpretation plays in presenting mystical thoughts and experiences. The difference that can be seen in their views is based on the fact that "Ketz" considers the acquisition of mystical experience, like other types of experience, to be made of the cultural and social contexts that the mystic has in that environment. He considers all experiences to be processed through very complex knowledge pathways that are obtained organizationally for seekers and pilgrims according to their life background. But "Stice" believes that mystical experiences and states appear in the same way all over the world, despite differences in cultures and living environments and various religious institutions. He considers the attainment of mystical states and experiences to be the essence of eternity or transcendental experience, which is experienced without any intermediary. Based on the views of "Ketz" and "Stice", this article discusses how mystical experiences are formed and how to report them, which are presented with different interpretations, and examines the relationship between mystical experience and "interpretation".
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