Sister Nivedita

Select Essays Of Sister Nivedita

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Produktbeschreibung

A voice of conviction and compassion, Sister Nivedita's Select Essays illuminate the soul of early 20th century India. These influential spiritual writings-crafted in the shadow of British colonial rule-invite readers into a world where spiritual thought and social reform are inseparable. Each essay pulses with her unwavering commitment to India's cultural identity, reflecting the powerful influences of Swami Vivekananda and Rabindranath Tagore. Her words challenge and inspire. They offer clarity. This spiritual essays collection is more than an anthology; it is a living testament to the intellectual and emotional currents shaping Indian independence themes. Nivedita's reflections span the search for national selfhood, the responsibilities of citizenship, and the enduring quest for spiritual wisdom. Her keen insight into the interplay between tradition and change speaks directly to readers of Indian history and seekers of deeper understanding. Republished by Alpha Editions in a careful modern edition, this volume preserves the spirit of the original while making it effortless to enjoy today - a heritage title prepared for readers and collectors alike. For those drawn to the works of Swami Vivekananda or the broad sweep of social reform essays, Select Essays of Sister Nivedita stands as both a collector's item and a cultural treasure, inviting a new generation to explore the heart and mind of a remarkable era.

Produktdetails

• Verlag: Alpha Editions
• Seitenzahl: 282
• Erscheinungstermin: 14. September 2020
• Englisch
• Abmessung: 222mm x 145mm x 20mm
• Gewicht: 532g
• ISBN-13: 9789354152764
• ISBN-10: 9354152767
• Artikelnr.: 60212493

Autorenporträt

"Sister Nivedita (born Margaret Elizabeth Noble; 28 October 1867 - 13 October 1911) was an Irish teacher, author, social activist, school founder and disciple of Swami Vivekananda. She spent her childhood and early youth in Ireland.Sister Nivedita met Swami Vivekananda in 1895 in London and travelled to Calcutta (present-day Kolkata), India in 1898. Swami Vivekananda gave her the name Nivedita (meaning ""Dedicated to God"") when he initiated her into the vow of Brahmacharya on 25 March 1898.She died on 13 October 1911 in Darjeeling. Her epitaph reads, ""Here lies Sister Nivedita who gave her all to India""."