The founder of the Hare Krishnas as seen by devotees: a cognitive study of religious charisma

Introduction -- The cognitive approach to charisma -- The founder-guru and his legacy -- Institutionalisation of charisma -- Hindu rituals and cultural models -- Cultural models and Prabhupda's charisma -- The guru as a counterintuitive being -- The guru's essence and emotional impact -- R...

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Published in:Studies in the history of religions
Main Author: Ketola, Kimmo 1965- (Author)
Format: Print Book
Language:English
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Published: Leiden [u.a.] Brill 2008
In: Studies in the history of religions (120)
Series/Journal:Studies in the history of religions 120
Standardized Subjects / Keyword chains:B Hare-Krischna-Bewegung
B Bhaktivedanta, Abhay C. 1896-1977 / Charisma
B Hare-Krischna-Bewegung / Bhaktivedanta, Abhay C. 1896-1977
Further subjects:B A. C. Bhaktivedanta Swami Prabhupāda (1896-1977)
B A. C. Bhaktivedanta Swami Prabhupāda 1896-1977
B International Society for Krishna Consciousness
B Thesis
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Summary:Introduction -- The cognitive approach to charisma -- The founder-guru and his legacy -- Institutionalisation of charisma -- Hindu rituals and cultural models -- Cultural models and Prabhupda's charisma -- The guru as a counterintuitive being -- The guru's essence and emotional impact -- Ritual frame and its vulnerability -- Cognitive explanations of charisma and new religions -- Conclusion
Item Description:Includes bibliographical references and index
ISBN:9004166130