Explore the early history of a distinctive Indian sect in Western India. This book offers a unique translation of the Marathi text Smrtisthal, detailing the formative years of the Mahanubhav movement and its charismatic founder, Cakradhar. Discover how disciples preserved radical teachings, diverging from orthodox Hinduism, and established rituals. Essential for understanding a vital branch of the Hindu bhakti movement and the universal process of religious tradition formation. A must-read for scholars of Indian religious history and Maharashtra’s spiritual heritage.