Bharoter Naga-Sannyasi (Bengali Version)

Book Details

• Writer: Subrata Sanyal

• Pages: 286

• ISBN: 9788196755966

• Genre: Essay

• Format: Hardcover

• Publisher: Boi Bondhu

About the Book

Bharoter Naga-Sannyasi explores the spiritual and ascetic traditions of India’s naga-sannyasis, the country’s revered monks and renunciants. Outwardly, they carry the identity of a sannyasi, living a life of lifelong vows, but their inner spiritual depth is often inaccessible to outsiders. The practices, appearance, and devotion of these ascetics captivate the Indian society, yet the question remains: is their sanctity genuine, or merely a façade?

Adorned in saffron robes, with tilak on their foreheads and divine chants on their lips, these ascetics often inspire profound respect and devotion. However, curiosity and skepticism can lead one to perceive contradictions, as some may appear less genuine than others. The only way to truly understand them is by engaging directly with their communities.

Unlike previous travelogues or studies, which often relied on foreign perspectives, this book is based largely on firsthand research. The author has gathered authentic insights, even from areas where naga traditions strictly restrict outsiders. This makes the work a rare and invaluable account of the ten-named naga-sannyasis and their enduring practices.