Studies From An Eastern Home (1913) - Nivedita, Sister; Noble, Margaret E.
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Studies From An Eastern Home is a collection of essays written by Sister Nivedita, an Irish woman who converted to Hinduism and became a disciple of Swami Vivekananda. The book was originally published in 1913 and is a reflection of Nivedita's experiences living in India and immersing herself in its culture, customs, and traditions. The essays cover a range of topics, including Indian philosophy, religion, and spirituality, as well as social issues such as education, women's rights, and the caste system. Nivedita also shares personal anecdotes and observations, providing readers with a glimpse…mehr

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Studies From An Eastern Home is a collection of essays written by Sister Nivedita, an Irish woman who converted to Hinduism and became a disciple of Swami Vivekananda. The book was originally published in 1913 and is a reflection of Nivedita's experiences living in India and immersing herself in its culture, customs, and traditions. The essays cover a range of topics, including Indian philosophy, religion, and spirituality, as well as social issues such as education, women's rights, and the caste system. Nivedita also shares personal anecdotes and observations, providing readers with a glimpse into her daily life in India.The book is written in a lyrical and poetic style, with Nivedita's love and admiration for India evident throughout. She celebrates the country's rich heritage and culture, while also acknowledging its challenges and struggles. Overall, Studies From An Eastern Home is a fascinating and insightful look at India from the perspective of a Westerner who fully embraced its traditions and way of life.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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"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""."