Religion and Social System of the Vira' saiva Community

DAN A. CHEKKI is Professor of Sociology at the University of Winnipeg. His books include New Communities in a Changing World (1996), American Sociological Hegemony (1987), and Modernization and Kin Network (1974).

Preface The Patterns of Religious Culture Vira'saivism: A Prologue 'Siva: The Vira'saiva Concept The Guru in the Vira'saiva Religious Tradition Ethical Bases of Vira'saivism Psychological Dimensions Theology of Vira'saivism Vira'saiva Philosophy The Social System and Cultural Dynamics The Social Vision of Basava The Monastic Organization Ideology and Practice: Social Equality and Inequality The Socio-Ethical Code of Conduct Family and Community, 1880-1950 Contemporary Family and Community, 1951-1996 The Status and Roles of Women The Future of the Vira'saiva Community The Community in Retrospect and Prospect Knowledge and Society Intellectuals and Culture Glossary References Index