Radhasoami Reality: The Logic of a Modern Faith [Paperback]

Mark Juergensmeyer (Author)

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Paperback: 294 pages
Publisher: Princeton University Press; Reprint edition (Dec 11 1995)
Language: English
ISBN-10: 0691010927
ISBN-13: 978-0691010922
Product Dimensions: 23.3 x 15.4 x 1.8 cm
Shipping Weight: 440 g
Amazon Bestsellers Rank: #792,123 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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Radhasoami, a new religion of Northern India, provides a fascinating case study in the rise and development of a religion which seeks to integrate post-Newtonian science, modern life, and religious faith derived in large part from the teachings of medieval Hindu saints. This useful book for those interested in Indian religions is a valuable study of the interaction between religion and society. It is also for those concerned with the survival of faith in today's world. This is recommended for academic and large public libraries.
Copyright 1991 Reed Business Information, Inc. --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.

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This book conveys the feeling of a well-seasoned and ripened academic offering.... Written so well, and covering so much, [this book] will be the definitive source to be mined for years by scholars of Radhasoami or a number of related interests. -- Robert L. Brown, The Journal of Asian Studies

This book provides the most consolidated, comprehensive and critical account of the Radhasoami movement to date. -- Arvind Sharma, Sociology of Religion

[A] badly needed . . . account of both the [Radhasoami] faith and its expansion. Juergensmeyer's account is more than merely competent. The book has been researched, planned and written with considerable skill and the result is one for which we can be very grateful. -- Hew McLeod, Asian Studies Review

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4.0 out of 5 stars Radhasoami culture's description and analysis, Feb 24 2007

By Nick Vasiljevich - Published on Amazon.com

This review is from: Radhasoami Reality: The Logic of a Modern Faith (Paperback)

Good factual description of author's research of this indian religious path. Took some of the misconceptions I had and stripped away some of the mystery a westerner may encounter trying to understand this faith. Well written.

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2.0 out of 5 stars you have to be a practitioner, Nov 10 1999

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This review is from: Radhasoami Reality: The Logic of a Modern Faith (Paperback)

There is so much garbage and misunderstanding when intellectuals write something about an spiritual movement. You have to be a practitioner in order to understand fully what Radhasoami is all about. It was a trick/ploy employed by a would be Saviour but it had nothing to do with Bhagwan Krishna and His favorite Radha. Radha in Radhasoami corresponds to the soul of the disciple/initiate. Soami corresponds to the Satguru. Like the Ramasita movement of Ramananda, the teacher of Kabir Sahib, it has nothing to do with Rama and Sita; Rama corresponds to the Guru and Sita corresponds to the soul of the disciple/initiate. It is much easier to understand if one knows the 'Mother and Child Luminosity' of Tibetan Buddhism. I hope that I did not insulted anyone.

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3.0 out of 5 stars Radhasoami Beas Secret History, Mar 14 2000

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"Good overview book, but nitty gritty of succession

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