| #2991034 in Books | 2010-06-10 | Original language:English | PDF # 1 | 9.01 x.83 x6.06l,1.31 | File type: PDF | 448 pages||2 of 3 people found the following review helpful.| Excellent study of globalization and religion|By sweet revenge|Winged Faith is a significant contribution to the understanding of globalization, transnationalism, and religion. This very thorough study of the Satya Sai Baba movement examines proximity (spatial & temporal) to sacred centers, religious objects & materiality, secrecy & control (of bodies & information), sacred pl||A welcome addition to our catalog of religious movements and a timely reminder that circulation does not flow in only one direction―and never will again. (Jack David Eller Anthropology Database)
[An] informative and erudite book. (Alexand
The Sathya Sai global civil religious movement incorporates Hindu and Muslim practices, Buddhist, Christian, and Zoroastrian influences, and "New Age"-style rituals and beliefs. Shri Sathya Sai Baba, its charismatic and controversial leader, attracts several million adherents from various national, ethnic, and religious backgrounds. In a dynamic account of the Sathya Sai movement's explosive growth, Winged Faith argues for a rethinking of globalization and the pol...
You can specify the type of files you want, for your device.Winged Faith: Rethinking Globalization and Religious Pluralism through the Sathya Sai Movement | Tulasi Srinivas. I have read it a couple of times and even shared with my family members. Really good. Couldnt put it down.
