Bhakti and Power : Debating India's Religion of the Heart
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Hardback or Cased Book
Book Series
Global South AsiaGlobal South AsiaGlobal South AsiaGlobal South AsiaGlobal South AsiaBhakti and Power
ISBN-10
0295745517
ISBN-13
9780295745510
Publisher
University of Washington Press
Imprint
University of Washington Press
Country of Manufacture
US
Country of Publication
GB
Publication Date
May 6th, 2019
Print length
277 Pages
Weight
508 grams
Dimensions
15.90 x 23.50 x 2.60 cms
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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.
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