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Routledge
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Routledge
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The first full-length examination of Sahaja Yoga, a new religious movement led by Sri Mataji Nirmala Devi, which claims up to one hundred thousand members from around the world.This is the first full-length examination of Sahaja Yoga, a new religious movement led by Sri Mataji Nirmala Devi, which claims up to one hundred thousand members from around the world.
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Introduction; Chapter 1 Sahaja Yoga and Social Construction; Chapter 2 Introducing Sahaja Yoga; Chapter 3 Making Contact with Mother; Chapter 4 Practising Sahaja Yoga; Chapter 5 Learning to Love Mother; Chapter 6 A Woman’s Role in Sahaja Yoga; Chapter 7 Socializing a Second Generation; Chapter 8 Leaving Mother; Chapter 9 Closing Reflections;
Biography
Judith Coney
'The author is able to provide very detailed thick descriptions of the Sahaja Yoga world. The approach taken is sympathetic and reflexive. It is a worthwhile book for inclusion on classroom reading lists for courses on the sociology of religion, Hinduism abroad, or new religious movements.' - Frank J. Korom, Religious Studies Review
