The Cost of a Promised Afterlife: My Escape from a Controversial Religious Cult in India

Print length: 328 pages
Publisher: Simon and Schuster
Publication date: 10 October 2025

Name: The Cost of a Promised Afterlife: My Escape from a Controversial Religious Cult in India
SKU: 9788198872586
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SKU: 9788198872586

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Discover ‘The Cost of a Promised Afterlife: My Escape from a Controversial Religious Cult in India’ by Priyamvada Mehra. This powerful memoir details a young girl’s harrowing journey into the grip of a controversial Indian godman, Rampal. From age nine, Mehra experienced absolute control, a ban on medical treatment, and violent indoctrination within the ashram. Witness firsthand the psychological and physical toll of blind faith and the courage it takes to dissent. Mehra’s story exposes the unchecked power of godmen in India and the systemic violence of patriarchy, caste, and class. This is a raw, intersectional account of survival, rebellion, and the long road to freedom from a life dictated by cultic control and societal oppression. An essential read for understanding faith, manipulation, and the resilience of the human spirit.

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