New Books in Indian Religions Pravina Rodrigues, "A Sakta Method for Comparative Theology: Upside Down, Inside Out" (Lexington, 2023)
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Feb 28, 2024 Pravina Rodrigues, an expert in Śākta thealogy and adjunct faculty at the Starr King School, sheds light on the often-overlooked Hindu perspectives in comparative theology. She introduces a groundbreaking Śākta method, emphasizing the significance of divine feminine energy and the complexities of religious diversity. With insights from her personal journey from Catholicism to Shaktism, Rodrigues critiques traditional methodologies, promoting immersive experiences and community engagement as vital for understanding ultimate reality.
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Shakta Comparative Theology
- Shaktas, worshipers of Shakti (divine feminine energy), offer a unique perspective on comparative theology.
- Their views are rooted in the Devi Mahatmya, a central text.
Devi Mahatmya's Significance
- The Devi Mahatmya, central to Shakta tradition, is the oldest surviving Indic text articulating a supreme goddess.
- It's surprisingly understudied, despite its significance.
Rahasyams and Creation
- The Devi Mahatmya's Rahasyams (mysteries) explain the universe's creation from the goddess herself.
- Everything, sentient or insentient, is a form of the goddess.
