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7 of 7 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars
An excellent answer to a fascintating question,
By Blah (New York, New York) - See all my reviews
This review is from: Absent Lord: Ascetics and Kings in a Jain Ritual Culture (Comparative Studies in Religion and Society) (Paperback)
In this work, Babb asks an interesting question. Why would Jains fast and starve themselves when they believe that the beings they worship are not only unaware of their existence but also can in no way help them even if they wanted? It is a fascinating book that explores this as well as ritual in jain culture. It is based mostly on the authors work in India. It is quite descriptive and can be understood by all as he expains many aspects of Jainist thought. In addition to describing the various rituals in play, the author also gives a very thorough explanation of the dieties and their roles. Furthermore, he effectively compares Jainism with Hinduism and Buddhism making the distinction much clearer. This is a difficult task when dealing with Indian religions. Finally, Babb does an excellent job of incorporating the ideas and stories of the people he interviewed into the work. |
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Absent Lord: Ascetics and Kings in a Jain Ritual Culture (Comparative Studies in Religion and Society) by Lawrence A. Babb (Hardcover - August 1, 1996)
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