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Religious Authority in South Asia: Generating the Guru

SKU: 9781032725734

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Explore the complex nature of spiritual authority in South Asia through the multifaceted figure of the guru. This insightful volume examines how gurus emerge, gain veneration, and sustain their influence across diverse narrative texts, devotional communities, and global spiritual movements within India and beyond. Experts delve into the historical contexts where spiritual leadership is generated, challenged, and perpetuated. Essential reading for scholars of South Asian studies, religious traditions, and cultural dynamics seeking to understand the enduring power of spiritual leadership in Indian spirituality.

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