Mother of Bliss: =Anandamay=i M=a (1896-1982)

Mother of Bliss: =Anandamay=i M=a (1896-1982)

by Lisa Lassell Hallstrom (Author)

Synopsis

This book examines the life of =Anandamayi Ma, one of the most renowned Hindu holy women of modern times. Lisa Hallstrom paints a vivid portrait of this extraordinary woman, her ideas, and her continuing influence. In the process, the author sheds new light on important themes of Hindu religious life, including the centrality of the guru, the influence of living saints, and the apparent paradox of the worship of the divine feminine and the status of Hindu women.

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Format: Paperback
Pages: 324
Publisher: OUP USA
Published: 21 Feb 2008

ISBN 10: 0195116488
ISBN 13: 9780195116489

Media Reviews
I cannot imagine a better, more scholarly, and yet respectful study of a Hindu woman saint. This book should be read by everyone interested in women and religion, Hindu women, Hindu goddesses, and the comparative categories of saint, religious teacher, and incarnation....fascinating reading....this book is a tour de force, a marvelous example of sensitive scholarship. * The Journal of Asian Studies *
Hallstrom...employs critical analysis, with insightful self-reflection. Includes extensive excerpts from interviews. For all libraries. * Religious Studies Review *
Author Bio
Former Professor of Religion and Asian Studies, Mt. Holyoke College.