It was G.W. Briggs who, in 1938, first wrote about Gorakhnath and the Kanphata Yogis. The present volume should make an important addition to the study of the Nathas.
At one time, the Natha Cult was an 'obscure religious cult. Now it is considered to be a significant phenomenon in the socio - cultural scenario of India. Though divergent views have been expressed by different scholars about the origin and propagation of this cult, The Author of this book, Dr. P.K. Bandyopadhyay takes the view that it was the mingling of the Saivite tradition (Tantra) and the local cult of Dharmaraj in Bengal (Mahanad) during the days of Pala-Sena, that led to the emergence of the Natha Cult. 'Nada Sadhana' or Search for the 'Anahata' sound is the essence of the philosophy of the Natha Yogis.
About the Author
Ministry of Information 9, Dr. P.K. Bandyopadhyay, has keen interest in social anthropology, and as such associates himself with the North - East India Council for Social Science Research (Shillong) as its life member and the Institute of Social Research & Applied Anthropology (Calcutta) as its member. He is also a member of the Indian Society of Authors, New Delhi.
Dr. Bandyopadhyay started his career with teaching English literature in colleges under the University of North Bengal, but then joined Indian Information Service and worked in the various media units of The Ministry of Information and Broadcasting. Currently, he is posted as Commissioner for Departmental Inquiries in the Central Vigilance Commission.
Dr. Bandyopadhyay specialises in the study of North-East India has made significant contribution to books like 'The Tribes of North-East India', 'Electoral Politics in North-East India', Land Relations in North-East India', and Linguistic Situation in North East India. Independently, he authored 'Leadership Among the Mizos - An Emerging Dimension' and 'Mass Media and Leadership-A study of Print Media in Mizoram' (under print).
Table of Contents
Preface
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2. Natha Cult as an Amalgam
3. Antiquity of Mahanad
4. Natha Centre at Mahanad
5. Land of Nadasadhana
6. Historicity of Gorakhnath
7. Tenets of the Natha Cult
8. Divisions of the Sect
9. REACH of the Cult
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