Sister Nivedita

Margaret E. Noble was an Irish woman who was converted to Hinduism by the noted Indian Guru Vivekananda during the Victorian era. Under the name Sister Nivedita she devoted her life to selflessly serving the poor of India, particularly women, in Calcutta, providing education and medical care. This is a short book of essays which she wrote dedicated to the Hindu Goddess Kali.

The Master as I Saw Him: Being pages of the life of the Swami Vivekananda is a 1910 book written by Sister Nivedita. The book covers Nivedita's experiences with Swami Vivekananda, whom she met in London during November 1895. The book was simultaneously published from England and India, and The Master as I Saw Him is now considered to be a classic text.

This book has been considered by academicians and scholars of great significance and value to literature. This forms a part of the knowledge base for future generations. So that the book is never forgotten we have represented this book in a print format as the same form as it was originally first published. Hence any marks or annotations seen are left intentionally to preserve its true nature.

This book has been considered by academicians and scholars of great significance and value to literature. This forms a part of the knowledge base for future generations. So that the book is never forgotten we have represented this book in a print format as the same form as it was originally first published. Hence any marks or annotations seen are left intentionally to preserve its true nature.

This book has been considered by academicians and scholars of great significance and value to literature. This forms a part of the knowledge base for future generations. So that the book is never forgotten we have represented this book in a print format as the same form as it was originally first published. Hence any marks or annotations seen are left intentionally to preserve its true nature.

La mitolog a hind , una de las m s antiguas del mundo, es a menudo es tan desconocida como fascinante para el lector occidental. Con una tradici n oral que se remonta a m s de cinco mil a os, los mitos y leyendas del hinduismo son probablemente unos de los m s ricos y variados de todos cuantos se han desarrollado, y su religi n cuenta con uno de los panteones m s diversos y variados. Precisamente, por la enorme cantidad de dioses (m s de dos mil, y miles h roes y leyendas), a veces puede resultar confuso adentrarse en este mundo fascinante. En este volumen se presenta un riguroso, completo y bien trazado ensayo en el que poder atisbar la grandeza de los mitos indios. En este volumen, adem s de los dos textos m s representativosa de la mitolog a hind el RAMAYANA y el MAHABHARATA, tambi n encontraremos muchas otras leyendas e historias protagonizadas por los h roes y dioses hind es. Tambi n hay cap tulos acerca de las figuras m s relevantes del pante n hind , como Krishna, o Shiva, y la aparici n de Buda, todo ello presentado de una forma ordenada y de f cil acceso al lector. De la mano de la estudiosa anglo-india Sister Nivedita, que fue una de las primeras en popularizar la cultura hind en Inglaterra, nos adentramos en los misterios y belleza de una de las mitolog as m s hermosas. * Sister Nivedita (nacida como Margaret Elizabeth Noble, 1867-1911), fue una escritora, y activista anglo-india, que desarroll gran parte de su actividad en la India colonial brit nica de principios del siglo XX. Disc pula del maestro hind Swami Vivekananda y amiga de R. Tagore, desde 1895 vivi en la India, convirti ndose en una referencia en el activismo para la liberaci n del pa s. Tambi n viaj por el pa s y estudi la religi n hind y budista, sobre las que escribir a m s de una docena de ensayos, que fueron acogidos con gran xito en su patria natal, antes de su prematura muerte a los 43 a os.

Myths Of The Hindus And Buddhists is a book written by Ananda K. Coomaraswamy that explores the myths and legends of Hinduism and Buddhism. The book provides a comprehensive overview of the religious and cultural beliefs of these two ancient religions, delving into the stories of their gods and goddesses, heroes and heroines, and other mythical figures.Coomaraswamy's writing style is engaging and accessible, making it easy for readers to understand and appreciate the complex symbolism and imagery found in these myths. The book is also filled with beautiful illustrations and photographs that help bring the stories to life.Throughout the book, Coomaraswamy explores the deeper meanings behind these myths and how they relate to the human experience. He also discusses the historical and cultural context in which these myths were created and how they have evolved over time.Overall, Myths Of The Hindus And Buddhists is a fascinating and enlightening read for anyone interested in the rich cultural traditions of these two religions. It provides a unique perspective on the myths and legends that have shaped the beliefs and practices of millions of people around the world.This Is A New Release Of The Original 1913 Edition.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.