Hierarchy and Purity in Indian Religious Movements
by
Wendy Sinclair-Brull
Language: English
Release Date: December 16, 2013
This book examines in rich detail the neglected topic of female ascetics. Based on field research, it documents the social forces which facilitated the establishment of an Order of Ascetics for women, defying tradition in many respects. It describes the subtle methods by which the individual is transformed...