Sati: Historical and Phenomenological EssaysThe phenomenon of Sati, on account of its dramatic and tragic element, has always commanded considerable attention. This has not always been complemented by adequate analysis. Even when the treatment of the subject has transcended sensationalism, it has not always been sufficiently nuanced. This book hopes to remedy this situation by bringing to bear on the topic (whose relevance the recent recurrences of the phenomena have highlighted) a measure of methodological sophistication which was not possible prior to the emergence of the History of Religions as a discipline. |
Contents
The Role of the Brahmaņas in the Commission of Sati | 25 |
The Scriptural Sanction for Sati in Hinduism | 31 |
The Identification of a New Form of Sati | 39 |
Native Response | 49 |
Christian Missionary | 57 |
Its Role in the Abolition of Sati | 67 |
Sati Widowhood and Yoga | 73 |
Notes | 85 |
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