Sacred And Profane Unusual Customs And Strange Rituals
Language: English
Published by Sage Select, 2020
- Softcover
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ISBN:9789353885151,288pp.
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- Title
- Sacred And Profane Unusual Customs And Strange Rituals
- Author
- G.S. Sachdeva
- Publisher
- Sage Select
- Publication year
- 2020
- Condition
- New
- Binding
- Soft cover
- Language
- English
- ISBN 10
- 9353885159
- ISBN 13
- 9789353885151
As bizarre as it might seem, in France one can marry a dead person, and in Africa a married woman can marry another married woman as a practical way of solving the social problem of old-age neglect. This book is a collection of unusual superstitions, rituals and customs that are practiced by ordinary people all around the world. It should be read to build awareness about these rituals and to know about the many shades of faith in this world we inhabit.
Sacred and Profane is not a religious exposition or vindication of rituals; it aims to arouse human curiosity about such beliefs while shedding light on some important social issues.
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About the Author
He also had a chequered career spanning over five decades. He started as a Commissioned Officer in the Indian Air Force and took voluntary retirement in the rank of Wing Commander in 1986. This was his tryst with regimented life and its ramifications like strict discipline and hard duties yet with finesse in etiquette and social niceties. Thereafter, he worked for HCL Limited and loved the freedom of action in the competitive atmosphere of the corporate world. Next, he joined the German Embassy at New Delhi as a Legal Advisor and got elevated to Legal Counsellor, a designation rarely ever conferred on Indian staff. He enjoyed the suave atmosphere and the polite and cordial behaviour of his colleagues at the Embassy. This exposure and experience enriched his mind and gave him insight into different social orders and diverse cultures, which helped him understand the nuances of social expression.
He is, at present, Adjunct Professor, NALSAR University of Law, Hyderabad, and also works as an independent author and gets satisfaction from writing, which he deems as his return gift to the society. He has authored six books. He has published over 50 articles in professional journals in India and abroad, as well as contributed chapters in edited books.
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