Bhakti and Power : Debating India's Religion of the Heart

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Format 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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