On the Periphery of Krishna—Max Weber, Modernity and Postmodern Divinity

Abstract

The article "On the Periphery of Krishna—Max Weber, Modernity and Postmodern Divinity" by David Smith explores the multifaceted presence of Krishna in the landscape of modernity and postmodern thought. It examines Krishna’s limited role in Indian nationalism, his aesthetic and religious representations in Vallabhite communities, and his treatment in Max Weber’s sociological analysis of Hinduism. The article concludes by positioning Krishna’s sublimated eroticism as a symbol of postmodern divinity, illustrated through popular media.