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Name: The Economics of Ecstasy Book By Hugh B. Urban
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"The Economics of Ecstasy" offers a critical account of Tantra's formation within the history of religions, revealing how it was shaped by both popular and scholarly imaginations. Urban's study, focusing on the Kartabhaja sect, demonstrates how their esoteric poetry and songs were deeply influenced by the language of the marketplace and bazaar in colonial Calcutta.

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This book explores the intricate relationship between Tantra, secrecy, and power within the context of Colonial Bengal. It delves into the Bengali Kartabhaja sect, examining its rise and connection to the economic landscape of the 19th century.