Author: Swami Abhedananda
Publisher: Sri Ramakrishna Math
Year: 2000
Language: English
Pages: 182
ISBN/UPC (if available): N/A
Description
In this neat volume the learned Swami has depicted the national life of India with the outlook and precision of a true historian. His able marshalling of facts in their correct perspective throws a flood of light on the various aspects of Indian life, culture and civilization.
The volume is an exposition of India – ancient, mediaeval and modern. It covers the Indian life not only in its practical ways. It is an all-round account of India and her people. The Foreigners or Indians, who will feel an interest to know about India proper, will be highly helped by this work of supreme importance.
Contents
Subject
Preface to the sixth and Seventh editions
Preface to the Fifth edition
Preface to the Fourth edition
Preface by the Author
Introduction
Chapter I – The Prevailing Philosophy of To-day
Chapter II – The Religion of India To-day
Chapter III – The Social Status of the Indian People – Their System of Caste
Chapter IV – Political Institutions of India
Chapter V – Education in India
Chapter IV – The Influence of India on Western Civilization and the Influence of Western Civilization on India
Chapter VII – Women’s Place in Hindu Religion
Appendix I – Prehistoric Indus Civilization
Appendix II – India Art in All Its Phases
Appendixes I & II Written by Swami Prajnanananda
Index
Some Contemporary Press Reviews