Description
Widow-Burning: A Narrative by Henry Jeffreys Bushby is a historical examination of the practice of sati, commonly known as widow-burning, in India. The work provides a comprehensive narrative account of this deeply controversial custom that persisted across Indian society for centuries.
Bushby explores the religious justifications, social structures, and cultural practices that sustained this tradition. The narrative delves into the experiences of widows, the role of family dynamics, and the broader societal implications of the practice. Through detailed historical analysis, the author contextualizes sati within the framework of Hindu philosophy and colonial-era Indian society.
This work serves as an important historical document for understanding a significant and troubling aspect of Indian social history. It provides readers with critical insights into how customs become institutionalized and the complex factors required to challenge and eventually eliminate such practices.
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