The Mind in the World: Selected Writings by Sudhir Kakar

Delve into the groundbreaking selected writings of Sudhir Kakar, a preeminent Indian psychoanalyst and cultural thinker. This four-volume collection offers profound psychoanalytic insights into Indian culture, society, religion, and biography. Kakar uniquely bridges Western psychoanalysis with critical Indian thought, exploring themes like maternal enthralment, Hindu psychology, and spiritual healing traditions. His essays capture the Indian cultural imagination, making this essential reading for psychologists, scholars, and anyone keen on understanding the Indian psyche in a globalized world.