The book is about the modern Indian gurus' interpretation of Jesus Christ. A number of contemporary Indian gurus and their interpretations of Jesus Christ are studied with special reference to the four modern Indian gurus, namely, Yogananda Paramhansa, Sri Sathya Sai Baba, Osho Rajneesh and Sri Sri Ravishankar. Sincere attempt is made to understand how they interpret the person, work and teaching of Jesus, the Christ. Related issues, such as, the origin and development of modern guruism with its distinctive characters, and Jesus in the thought of modern Hindu reformers and Neo-Vedantins are also dealt comprehensively. The reader of this book will meet the `Unveiled Christ' of the Indian gurus, as Indian spiritual masters revealed the Jesus they knew. Contents Preface Introduction 1. Origin and Development of Guru Tradition in Hinduism : A Survey 1. Etymological Consideration 2. Guru in the Hindu `Sastras' : A Textual-Historical Survey 3. Factors Responsible for the Emergence of Contemporary Guruism 4. The Distinctive Features of Modern Guruism Concluding Remarks 2. Jesus Christ in the Thoughts of Modern Hindu Thinkers and Neo-Vedantins : A Brief Survey 1. Jesus Christ in Renascent Hinduism : Select Hindu Reformers 2. Jesus in Neo-Vedanta : Select Neo-Vedantins Concluding Remarks 3. Some Modern Indian Gurus on Jesus Christ : A Brief Survey 1. Swami Sivananda 2. Swami Chindananda 3. Sri Swami Krishnananda 4. Mata Amritanandamayi 5. A. C. Bhaktivedanta Swami Prabhupada 6. Maharshi Mahesh Yogi Concluding Remarks 4. Paramhansa Yogananda's Interpretation of Jesus Christ 1. A Brief Sketch of the Life of Yogananda 2. Philosophical and Religious Teachings of Yogananda : An Overview 3. Yogananda's Interpretation of Jesus Christ : `Jesus, the Embodiment of Universal Consciousness' Concluding Remarks 5. Sri Sathya Sai Baba's Interpretation of Jesus Christ 1. A Brief Account of the Life of Sathya Sai Baba 2. Sathya Sai Baba's Philosophical and Religious Teachings : An Overview 3. Sathya Sai Baba and Jesus Christ 4. Sathya Sai Baba's Interpretation of Jesus Christ : `Jesus, the Karana-Janma' Concluding Remarks 6. Osho Rajneesh's Interpretation of Jesus Christ 1. A Brief Life Sketch of Osho Rajneesh 2. Influences on Osho 3. Glimpse of Osho's Methodological Framework 4. Philosophical and Religious Teaching : An Overview 5. Osho's Interpretation of Jesus Christ : `Jesus, the Christified' Concluding Remarks 7. Sri Sri Ravishankar's Interpretation of Jesus Christ 1. A Brief Life Sketch of Ravishankar 2. Philosophical and Religious Teachings of Ravishankar : An Overview 3. Ravishankar's Interpretation of Jesus Christ : `Jesus, the Embodiment of Love' Concluding Remarks 8. The Unveiled Christ of the Indian Gurus : A Critical Consideration 1. Why Look to Jesus? 2. Their Perspectives 3. Methodological Error 4. Relations with other Indian Interpretations 5. Their Weaknesses Appendix Bibliography Glossary of Sanskrit Terms Index