Critical Analysis of Bhima Bhoi and the Mahima Cult

The book is a rare compendium of insightful essays by eminent Indian scholars on the Mahima Cult, its genesis, and its growth. The volume focuses on Bhima Bhoi, the poet-philosopher and the prime interlocutor of the Renegade Faith, who started a revolt from below to champion human rights.

About the author

Edited by Nishamani Kar - Contributions by Basant Kumar Dash; Bijoy Kumar Nanda; Fanindam Deo; Gagan Behari Das; Ganesh Prasad Das; Kedar Mishra; Madhusudan Pati; Manoranjan Behura; Nandini Mishra; Nigamananda Das; Nishamani Kar; Ram Chandra Majhi; Santos

Summary

The book is a rare compendium of insightful essays by eminent Indian scholars on the Mahima Cult, its genesis, and its growth. The volume focuses on Bhima Bhoi, the poet-philosopher and the prime interlocutor of the Renegade Faith, who started a revolt from below to champion human rights.

Product details

• Authors: Nishamani Kar
• Assisted by: Nishamani Kar (Editor)
• Publisher: Lexington Books
• Languages: English
• Product format: Hardback
• Released: 01.04.2024
• EAN: 9781666955576
• ISBN: 978-1-66695-557-6
• No. of pages: 218
• Series: Explorations in Indic Traditions: Theological, Ethical, and Philosophical; Explorations in Indic Traditions: Theological, Ethical, and
• Subjects: Humanities, art, music > Religion/theology > General, dictionaries; Non-fiction book > Philosophy, religion > Philosophy: general, reference works; RELIGION / Spirituality, PHILOSOPHY / Religious, RELIGION / Philosophy, Spirituality & religious experience, Philosophy of religion