The Place of the Hidden Moon: Erotic Mysticism in the Vaisnava-Sahajiya Cult of Bengal
C. Edward, Jr. Dimock
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Book ID : 45421
ISBN-10 : 93-6080-711-7 / 9360807117
ISBN-13 : 978-93-6080-711-5 / 9789360807115
Place
of Publication :
Delhi
Year
of Publication :
2025
Edition : (First Edition)
Language : English
23 cm. 332p.
CONTENTS
DESCRIPTION
The Vaisnava- sahajiya cult that arose in Bengal in the sixteenth century was an intensely emotional attempt to reconcile the sensual and the ascetic. Exploring the history and doctrine of this cult, Edward C. Dimock, Jr., examines the works of numerous poets who are the source of knowledge about this sect. Dimock examines the life of the saint Caitanya, the mad Baul singers, the doctrines of Tantrism, the origins of the figure of Radha, and the worship of Krishna. His study will appeal to students of the history of religion as well as of Indian culture. This edition includes a new Foreword by Wendy Doniger. About the Author Edward Cameron Dimock, Jr. (18 March 1929-11 January 2001) was an American author, linguist, scholar of Asian studies and emeritus professor at the University of Chicago. He is known for his contri-bution to Indian studies such as Bengali literature and South Asian civilizations.
