Spiritual despots : modern Hinduism and the genealogies of self-rule - Scott, J. Barton (Delhi Primus Books, 2018)
Introduction: against the priest -- A singular species of despotism -- A popular history of priestcraft in all ages and nations -- Reform affinities -- Guru is God -- Pope-Lila -- Astral ethics -- Conclusion: the circulation of self-rule.
Includes index.
Keywords: Hinduism -- India -- History -- 19th century; Hindu renewal -- History -- 19th century; Anti-clericalism -- India -- History -- 19th century; Anti-clericalism -- England -- History -- 19th century; Anti-clericalism -- Comparative studies; Asceticism -- Hinduism; Autonomy -- Religious aspects -- Hinduism; Autonomy -- Religious aspects -- Theosophy; Autonomy -- Religious aspects -- Comparative studies