Bhakti, a term ubiquitous in the religious life of South Asia, has meanings that shift dramatically according to context and sentiment. Sometimes translated as “personal devotion, ” bhakti nonetheless implies and fosters public interaction. It is often associated with the marginalized voices of women and lower castes, yet it has also played a role in perpetuating injustice. Barriers have been torn down in the name of bhakti, while others have been built simultaneously.
Bhakti and Power provides an accessible entry into key debates around issues such as these, presenting voices and vignettes from the sixth century to the present and from many parts of India’s cultural landscape. Written by a wide range of engaged scholars, this volume showcases one of the most influential concepts in Indian history—still a major force in the present day.
John Stratton Hawley & Christian Lee Novetzke
Bhakti and Power [EPUB ebook]
Debating India’s Religion of the Heart
Bhakti and Power [EPUB ebook]
Debating India’s Religion of the Heart
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Langue Anglais ● Format EPUB ● Pages 272 ● ISBN 9780295745527 ● Taille du fichier 12.8 MB ● Éditeur John Stratton Hawley & Christian Lee Novetzke ● Maison d’édition University of Washington Press ● Lieu Seattle ● Pays US ● Publié 2019 ● Téléchargeable 24 mois ● Devise EUR ● ID 7006518 ● Protection contre la copie Adobe DRM
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