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Sister Nivedita : a passion for India/ Sohinee Roy.

By: Material type: TextTextPublisher: New Delhi : Rupa Publications India Pvt. Ltd., 2007Description: 61 pages, 8 unnumbered pages of plates : illustrations ; 20 cmContent type:
  • text
Media type:
  • unmediated
Carrier type:
  • volume
ISBN:
  • 9788129112002 (pbk.)
Subject(s): DDC classification:
  • 23 294.587 ROY 021621
Contents:
Early Years - Meeting Swami Vivekananda - Calcutta and the West - The National Movement - School - Art and Science - The Last Days - Bibliography.
Summary: Sister Nivedita, 1867-1911, disciple of Swami Vivekananda Sister Nivedita-A Passion for India is the inspiring and poignant story of a woman who fell in love with India, and served it and its people with dedication. Born Margaret Nobel in Northern Ireland, Sister Nivedita's journey of self-discovery began as a committed, though sometimes rebellious disciple of Swami Vivekananda. She followed him from London to India where she contributed immensely towards the freedom struggle, female education, awakening of arts and sciences and in instilling pride in the country's spirituality and inherent values. The hallmark of her personality was her simplicity and ability to bond with the common masses of the country, which she served till her last breath. The book is a vivid portrayal of this charismatic persona who played a significant role in India's history.
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Early Years - Meeting Swami Vivekananda - Calcutta and the West - The National Movement - School - Art and Science - The Last Days - Bibliography.

Sister Nivedita, 1867-1911, disciple of Swami Vivekananda


Sister Nivedita-A Passion for India is the inspiring and poignant story of a woman who fell in love with India, and served it and its people with dedication. Born Margaret Nobel in Northern Ireland, Sister Nivedita's journey of self-discovery began as a committed, though sometimes rebellious disciple of Swami Vivekananda. She followed him from London to India where she contributed immensely towards the freedom struggle, female education, awakening of arts and sciences and in instilling pride in the country's spirituality and inherent values. The hallmark of her personality was her simplicity and ability to bond with the common masses of the country, which she served till her last breath. The book is a vivid portrayal of this charismatic persona who played a significant role in India's history.

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