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<p>This book provides an account of the organisation practices and history of the DasanamiSa mnyasi s one of the largest sects of sadhus holy men in South Asia. According to tradition the sect was founded by the legendary southIndian philosopher Sankaracarya whose floruit was most probably around 700 ce. While the first three chapters of this book examine the sect’s organisation and its various branches the latter chapters explore its history. This is the first fulllength study of the DasanamiSa mnyasis to be published since the 1970s and will be particularly useful both for students of Hinduism and for readers with a particular interest in the religious history of mediaeval India. About the Author Matthew Clark Ph.D. 2004 School of Oriental and African Studies University of London contributed an article on sadhus Sadhvi s to the 2nd edition 2005 of the Encyclopedia of Religions and currently works as an independent academic.</p>
