Sahaja Yoga (Studies in New Religious Movements, 1) - Hardcover

Coney, Judith

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 0700710612 ISBN 13: 9780700710614

Publisher: Routledge, 1999

Synopsis

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. 

The author examines how newcomers adopt new practices and allegiances on becoming full-time members, and how most develop a radically new awareness of 'spiritual vibrations' as a result of the regular meditation suggested by Sri Mataji. To do so, she reflects upon current theories of socialisation, in particular building up understandings about new social worlds than has so far been appreciated. This accessible and informative account is of particular value to scholars working in the study of religions and new religious movements, and of interest to those working on theories of socialisation. However, the book is required reading for anyone who wants to know more about the contemporary religious landscape.

About this edition

• Publisher: Routledge
• Publication date: 1999
• ISBN 10: 0700710612
• ISBN 13: 9780700710614
• Binding: Hardcover
• Edition number: 1
• Number of pages: 286