Kali's Child

The Mystical and the Erotic in the Life and Teachings of Ramakrishna

University of Chicago Press, 1995.

A dissection of the myth that spirituality is sexless

Unfortunately, those in need to "worship" Ramakrishna (RK) as a "pure saint" will simply hate and slander this excellent publication of an honest and daring inquiry into the life and psychology of a celebrated icon of spirituality and religion. However, anyone not being a fundamentalist about the modern and decidedly Western dichotomy between body and spirit, sexual energy and religio - is provided here with unique insights into a psyche and mind torn apart by this dualistic & negative concept.

The author not only unveils how RK struggles with his sexual preference for young men while being fully dedicated to an ancient and seductive Goddess and her manifestations in life, but also how he tries to combine libido-employing Tantra with libido-denying mainstream Hinduism.

Truly a fascinating book that not only shows RK as a human being but which illustrates the damage that is being wrought in East and West by all systems that deny the natural and healthy union between spirituality and sexuality.

Review: RCC
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