Iconographic representations of renunciation and activism in the Ramakrishna math and mission and the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh

The growth of seva activities (organised service to humanity) in Hindu movements since the nineteenth century has been the subject of debate among both Hindus and scholarly observers. This article examines popular iconographic images within two movements that claim to have developed modern forms of...

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Main Author: Beckerlegge, Gwilym 1949- (Author)
Format: Electronic Article
Language:English
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Published: Carfax Publ. [2004]
In: Journal of contemporary religion
Year: 2004, Volume: 19, Issue: 1, Pages: 47-66
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