Nine Lives
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What’s it about?
In nine intimate portraits, William Dalrymple reveals the hidden spiritual diversity of modern India through the lives of a Jain nun, a Tantric practitioner, a Baul singer, and others.
You’ll learn
- Faith in India is a kaleidoscope of experiences
- Spiritual paths range from ecstatic to ascetic
- Ancient traditions still thrive in modern India
- Devotion can be art, protest, or quiet self-inquiry