Ancient Ideals in Modern Life - Besant, Annie
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Ancient Ideals in Modern Life is a book written by Annie Besant, a prominent Theosophist, feminist, and social activist. The book explores the ways in which ancient ideals and teachings can be applied to modern life in order to create a more meaningful and fulfilling existence. Besant draws on a range of philosophical and spiritual traditions, including Hinduism, Buddhism, and Christianity, to illustrate how these ancient ideals can be adapted to contemporary circumstances. The book covers a wide range of topics, including the nature of the self, the meaning of love, the importance of service…mehr

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Ancient Ideals in Modern Life is a book written by Annie Besant, a prominent Theosophist, feminist, and social activist. The book explores the ways in which ancient ideals and teachings can be applied to modern life in order to create a more meaningful and fulfilling existence. Besant draws on a range of philosophical and spiritual traditions, including Hinduism, Buddhism, and Christianity, to illustrate how these ancient ideals can be adapted to contemporary circumstances. The book covers a wide range of topics, including the nature of the self, the meaning of love, the importance of service to others, and the role of spiritual practice in daily life. Throughout the book, Besant emphasizes the importance of living a life that is guided by ethical principles and a commitment to personal growth and spiritual development. Ultimately, Ancient Ideals in Modern Life is a thought-provoking and inspiring work that offers readers a new perspective on how to live a more meaningful and fulfilling life.1901. Found in this book are Besant's lectures delivered at the 25th anniversary meeting of the Theosophical Society held at Benares. These lectures are entitled: four Ashramas; temples, priests and worship; caste system; and womanhood.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.
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Annie Besant (1847-1933) was a British writer, social activist, and spiritual leader who played a significant role in the Theosophical Society, a spiritual organization. Besant was born in London and grew up in a middle-class family. She became interested in social and political activism as a young woman and was a prominent advocate for women's rights, workers' rights, and Indian self-rule. In the late 19th century, Besant became interested in spiritualism and the occult, and she joined the Theosophical Society. Besant was a prolific writer and speaker on a wide range of topics, including Theosophy, Hinduism, and women's rights. She authored numerous books, including "An Introduction to Yoga," and was a popular lecturer in both Europe and India. Besant was also involved in politics and was a member of the Indian National Congress. She was instrumental in the Home Rule movement in India and was later elected as the first female president of the Indian National Congress. Overall, Annie Besant was a complex and influential figure in the late 19th and early 20th centuries, who made significant contributions to social activism, spirituality, and political movements.