Footfalls of Indian History

Sister Nivedita

jan. 1915 · Advaita Ashrama (A Publication House of Ramakrishna Math, Belur Math)

Om denne e-bog

In this book the author Sister Nivedita, a disciple of Swami Vivekananda, in her inimitable style, gives a glimpse of the past glories and drawbacks of India in a nutshell. She has discussed the most important topics regarding Religion, Philosophy, Culture, Economics, Architecture, influence of the Gupta Dynasty, historical significance of the northern pilgrimage and some problems of Indian research. In the last chapter she has drawn a fine picture of Varanasi, the most ancient city of India. This is a book that will help all those who are eager to learn more about India.

Published by Advaita Ashrama, a publication house of Ramakrishna Math, Belur Math, India.

Om forfatteren

Sister Nivedita (1867-1911), born Margaret Elizabeth Nobel, was a prominent western disciple of Swami Vivekananda. The Swami dedicated her to the service of India and called her 'Nivedita'.

Sister Nivedita's fiery spirit knew no rest till her whole personality was spent for the cause of her dedication - India. In the midst of her tireless efforts for the education and amelioration of Indian women and arousing the nation and the nationalists to the greatness of their religion and culture, she found time to make a deep study of Indian literature, philosophy, mythology, and history. She was a prolific writer and orator whose insightful lectures, articles, letters and books have been compiled and edited to make this an illuminating read for any who wishes to know more about Vivekananda and Indian Values and Culture.