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Guardians Of The Transcendent: An Ethnography Of A Jain Ascetic Community (Anthropological Horizons)
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Itinerant Whiterobed Ascetics Represent The Highest Ethical Ideal Among The Jains Of Rural Rajasthan. They Renounce Family, Belongings, And Desires In Order To Lead Lives Of Complete Nonviolence. In Their Communities, Jain Ascetics Play Key Roles As Teachers And Exemplars Of The Truth; They Are Embodiments Of The Lokottar The Realm Of The Transcendent.Based On Thirteen Months Of Fieldwork In The Town Of Ladnun, Rajasthan, India, Among A Community Of Terapanthi Svetambar Jains, This Book Explores The Many Facets Of What Constitutes A Moral Life Within The Terapanthi Ascetic Community, And Examines The Central Role Ascetics Play In Upholding The Jain Moral Order. Focussing On The Terapanthi Moral Universe From The Perspective Of Female Renouncers, Vallely Considers How Terapanthi Jain Women Create Their Own Ascetic Subjectivities, And How They Construct And Understand Themselves As Symbols Of Renunciation. The First Indepth Ethnographic Study Of This Important And Influential Jain Tradition, This Work Makes A Significant Contribution To Jain Studies, Comparative Religion, Indian Studies, And The Anthropology Of South Asian Religion.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Q: What is the main focus of 'Guardians of the Transcendent'? A: The book focuses on the lives of itinerant white-robed ascetics in the Jain community of Rajasthan, exploring their ethical ideals, moral lives, and the roles they play within their communities.
- Q: Who is the author of this book? A: The author of 'Guardians of the Transcendent' is Anne Vallely.
- Q: How many pages does the book contain? A: The book contains 320 pages.
- Q: What condition is the book in? A: The book is listed as 'Used Book in Good Condition' despite being categorized as 'New'.
- Q: What is the binding type of this book? A: The book is available in paperback binding.
- Q: When was 'Guardians of the Transcendent' published? A: The book was published on November 30, 2002.
- Q: What community does this ethnography study? A: The ethnography studies the Terapanthi Svetambar Jains in the town of Ladnun, Rajasthan, India.
- Q: What topics are explored in the book? A: The book explores moral life within the ascetic community and how female renouncers construct their identities and understand their roles in Jainism.
- Q: Is this book suitable for someone interested in Jain studies? A: Yes, this book makes a significant contribution to Jain studies, comparative religion, and the anthropology of South Asian religion.
- Q: What unique perspective does Vallely offer in this ethnographic study? A: Vallely offers a unique perspective by focusing on the experiences and subjectivities of female renouncers within the Terapanthi Jain tradition.