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The Economics of Ecstasy: Tantra, Secrecy and Power in Colonial Bengal

SKU: 9780195139020

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Explore the hidden spiritual landscape of Colonial Bengal with this definitive study on Tantra and the secret Kartabhaja sect. Discover how the esoteric poetry and mystical teachings of 19th-century Calcutta’s lower classes used marketplace language as a metaphor for divine knowledge and power. This compelling research illuminates the intricate connection between religious practice, economic conditions, and hidden social structures in India. An essential read for students of Indian history, religious studies, South Asian culture, and anyone fascinated by Bengal’s rich, complex spiritual heritage.

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