Anandamath, or the Sacred Brotherhood ? Bankimcandra Chatterji (original) (raw)

Anandamath, or the Sacred Brotherhood? Bankimcandra Chatterji examines the intersections of religion, culture, and national identity in colonial India. The paper discusses the role of Tantra as a conceptual framework in understanding the dynamics of spiritual practice and its historical evolution. The author engages with significant texts and provides a critical analysis of the changing perceptions of Tantrism, arguing for its relevance in contemporary discussions about religion. Through a detailed exploration of various literature, the paper contributes to the scholarship surrounding the historical construction of religious identities.