Changing Notions of “Ideal†Monkhood: A Case Study from a Satra of Majuli

All religions were initially founded with the aim of purifying men and women and helping them to lead ethical lives through prayers. However, unfortunately religion evolved to be a force reinforcing discrimination diverted from the original motive of religion. The Vaishnavite faith initiated by the...

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Main Authors: Pranalee Sharma, Asha Singh
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: ACCB Publishing 2016-11-01
Series:Space and Culture, India
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Online Access:http://www.spaceandculture.in/index.php/spaceandculture/article/view/199