The 'Social' Face of the Brahmakumaris in India: Contemporary perspectives and praxis nuances
Based on fieldwork, this article analyses the Brahmakumaris movement in India in terms of its contemporary perspectives and praxis nuances. The focus is that its contemporary stance is a mix of millenarianism, simultaneous accommodation-assimilation and subtle exclusivity. Commencing with a brief ov...
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Fieldwork in religion
Year: 2013, Volume: 8, Issue: 1, Pages: 50-73 |
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