000 01058 a2200217 4500
020 _a8173041113
020 _a9788173041112
082 _a297.4
_bDEP
100 1 _aDesiderio, Pinto
_936917
245 1 0 _aPiri-muridi relationship
_b: a study of the nizamuddin dargah
_cPinto Desiderio.
260 _aNew Delhi:
_bManohar Publishers and Distributors,
_c1995.
300 _a346p.
500 _aHB
520 _aA mine of empirical information collected at the Nizamuddin dargah, showing how a set of beliefs is used to forge the relationship between the pir and his murid. This shows that the piri-muridi aims at making the disciple see God in all things while very often allowing him to enjoy worldly success. This is achieved through a lengthy socialization process that spans a period of time ranging from twelve years to a lifetime.
650 4 _aHinduism
_949140
650 4 _aOriental & Indian philosophy
_936919
650 4 _aPhilosophy / Eastern
_936920
650 4 _aReligion / Hinduism
_936921
650 4 _aPhilosophy
_949141
942 _cBK
_02
999 _c47908
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