The Sathya Sāī Bābā Sathya community in Mexico and the role of vibhūti as a healing agent

 

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Autor: López Olivares , Lucero Jazmín
Formato: artículo original
Estado:Versión publicada
Data de Publicación:2025
Descripción:Among the spiritual leaders of contemporary India, Sathya Sāī Bābā has stood out as one of the most influential. His doctrine has transcended the borders of the Indian subcontinent and has reached people across all social strata across the Americas A significant part of the guru’s charisma is attributed to the siddhis he displayed in public, which became a cornerstone of his narratives—ranging from the materialization of jewels to bilocation. However, among his most renowned miracles is the healing of ailments through the sacred ash, or vibhūti, which he materialized spontaneously. This article examines the influence and practice of the Sāī doctrine in Mexico among Mexican adherents of the Śrī Sathya Sāī Bābā Association, as well as Indian migrants residing in Tijuana, Mexico. The methodological approach included semi-structured interviews with Sāī Bābā devotees, both Mexican and Indian, and was established as a multi-sited analysis that incorporates perspectives from both Tijuana and Mexico City. The study focuses is on the treatment of illnesses by the sacred ash. 
País:Portal de Revistas UCR
Institución:Universidad de Costa Rica
Repositorio:Portal de Revistas UCR
Idioma:Español
OAI Identifier:oai:portal.revistas.ucr.ac.cr:article/73
Acceso en liña:https://revistas.ucr.ac.cr/index.php/restudios/article/view/73
Palabra crave:templo
Hinduismo
religión
India
México
temple
Hinduism
Religion
Mexico