God of Justice: Ritual Healing and Social Justice in the Central Himalayas

by William S. Sax

Book Overview

God of Justice deals with ritual healing in the Central Himalayas of north India, focusing on the cult of Bhairav, a local deity associated with the lowest castes, who are frequently victims of social injustice. When they are exploited or abused they often turn to Bhairav for justice, beseeching him to afflict their oppressors with disease and misfortune. In order to bring their suffering to an end, the oppressors must make amends with their victims...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0195335856
• ISBN13: 9780195335859
• Release Date: January 2009
• Publisher: Oxford University Press
• Length: 298 Pages
• Weight: 0.80 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.9" x 6.1" x 9.0"