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Indian Asceticism: Power, Violence, and Play
Indian Asceticism Power Violence and Play
Author: Carl Olson
Throughout the history of Indian religions, the ascetic figure is most closely identified with power. Power is a by-product of the ascetic path, and is displayed in the ability to fly, walk on water or through dense objects, read minds, discern the former lives of others, see into the future, harm others, or simply levitate one's body. Using rel...  more »
ISBN-13: 9780190225322
ISBN-10: 0190225327
Publication Date: 3/3/2015
Pages: 288
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Publisher: Oxford University Press
Book Type: Paperback
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