"Custodians of Purity is beautiful, brave, and thought-provoking, a powerful exploration of faith and dedication. The interweaving of ethnography and social history with a deeply personal account of doubt, commitment, and dedication is stunning. Ramsay’s masterful narrative skill left me profoundly moved."

Prof Lenore Manderson AM, University of the Witswatersrand

"Ramsay’s work is a breakthrough in Brahma Kumaris studies, blending personal experience with anthropological insight. This book offers an emotionally accessible and intellectually engaging window into the unique path of purity practiced by the BKs. A remarkable and genuine portrayal."

Prof Wayne Hudson, Charles Sturt University

"This is one of the best auto-ethnographies I have ever read. A model of participant-observation research. Ramsay seamlessly incorporates life histories, previous anthropological research, personal experiences, and the finer points of Hindu thought and BK theology into a thoughtful., compelling, and self-effacing narrative."

Prof Stephen D. Glazier, Yale University