The Web Of Indian Life - Nivedita, Sister
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The Web of Indian Life is a book written by Nivedita, also known as Sister Nivedita, a disciple of Swami Vivekananda. The book explores the intricacies of Indian society, culture, and spirituality through a series of essays. Nivedita delves into various aspects of Indian life, including the caste system, the role of women, the importance of education, and the impact of British colonization. She also discusses the teachings of Hinduism, Buddhism, and Jainism, and how they have influenced Indian thought and behavior.The author's unique perspective as a Westerner who adopted India as her home…mehr

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The Web of Indian Life is a book written by Nivedita, also known as Sister Nivedita, a disciple of Swami Vivekananda. The book explores the intricacies of Indian society, culture, and spirituality through a series of essays. Nivedita delves into various aspects of Indian life, including the caste system, the role of women, the importance of education, and the impact of British colonization. She also discusses the teachings of Hinduism, Buddhism, and Jainism, and how they have influenced Indian thought and behavior.The author's unique perspective as a Westerner who adopted India as her home adds a fresh and insightful dimension to the book. Nivedita's writing is both informative and thought-provoking, and she presents a nuanced understanding of the complexities of Indian life.Overall, The Web of Indian Life is an insightful and informative book that provides a comprehensive exploration of Indian society and culture. It is a must-read for anyone interested in understanding the rich and diverse tapestry of Indian 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""."