A meticulous description and insightful analysis of the distinguishing features and ethos of the Virasaiva religious community and its culture within the context of India and North America.
Preface The Patterns of Religious Culture Vira'saivism: A Prologue 'Siva: The Vira'saiva Concept The Guru in the Vira'saiva Religious Tradition Ethical Bases of Vira'saivism Psychological Dimensions Theology of Vira'saivism Vira'saiva Philosophy The Social System and Cultural Dynamics The Social Vision of Basava The Monastic Organization Ideology and Practice: Social Equality and Inequality The Socio-Ethical Code of Conduct Family and Community, 1880-1950 Contemporary Family and Community, 1951-1996 The Status and Roles of Women The Future of the Vira'saiva Community The Community in Retrospect and Prospect Knowledge and Society Intellectuals and Culture Glossary References Index
DAN A. CHEKKI is Professor of Sociology at the University of Winnipeg. His books include New Communities in a Changing World (1996), American Sociological Hegemony (1987), and Modernization and Kin Network (1974).
"This book is an excellent study of various aspects of the unique
culture of the Lingayats or followers of Virasaiva religious
tradition facing rapid modernization in North America as well as in
India."-Dr. George Kurian Professor of Sociology University of
Calgary
.,."deserves attention....an interesting book that should provide a
useful primer to those who are interested in the culture and
religion of Virasaivas."-Journal of Third World Studies
?...deserves attention....an interesting book that should provide a
useful primer to those who are interested in the culture and
religion of Virasaivas.?-Journal of Third World Studies
?Overall, the volume is well written, scholarly, and accessible to
the general educated reader. Highly recommended for scholarly
libraries, as well as advanced students of religion, South Asia,
and anthropology.?-Choice
?This book shows the interplay between traditional and modernity as
the Vraaiva attempt to maintain distinct identify while adopting
the ways of the more modern culture.?-Sage Urban Studies
Abstracts
..."deserves attention....an interesting book that should provide a
useful primer to those who are interested in the culture and
religion of Virasaivas."-Journal of Third World Studies
"This book shows the interplay between traditional and modernity as
the Vraaiva attempt to maintain distinct identify while adopting
the ways of the more modern culture."-Sage Urban Studies
Abstracts
"Overall, the volume is well written, scholarly, and accessible to
the general educated reader. Highly recommended for scholarly
libraries, as well as advanced students of religion, South Asia,
and anthropology."-Choice
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