The Cost of a Promised Afterlife

In 'The Cost of a Promised Afterlife', Priyamvada Mehra finally tells her story, exposing the dark reality of cults in a nation of 1.4 billion people and the unchecked power wielded by godmen. This deeply intersectional memoir lays bare the psychological and physical toll of being led into blind faith as a young girl in India and the long, arduous journey of dissenting as a woman in a 'man's world'. The book details how spiritual cults take root, how they manipulate individuals, and the profound consequences of such blind faith. Mehra's narrative is a powerful testament to the resilience of those who dare to challenge entrenched spiritual and social hierarchies, offering a unique perspective on the intersection of religion, gender, and power in contemporary India.