Sati, the Blessing and the Curse
| Author | : John Stratton Hawley |
| Publisher | : Oxford University Press, USA |
| Total Pages | : 229 |
| Release | : 1994 |
| ISBN-10 | : 9780195077742 |
| ISBN-13 | : 0195077741 |
| Rating | : 4/5 (741 Downloads) |
Book Synopsis Sati, the Blessing and the Curse by : John Stratton Hawley
Download or read book Sati, the Blessing and the Curse written by John Stratton Hawley and published by Oxford University Press, USA. This book was released on 1994 with total page 229 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Sati symbolizes ultimate loyalty and self-sacrifice. It often figures near the core of a Hindu identity that feels embattled in a modern world. Yet to those who deplore it, sati is a curse, a violation of every woman's womanhood.
