Bharatmata

• Author: Sugata Basu
• Language: Bengali
• ISBN: 9789350409749
• Pages: 240
• Format: Hardcover
• Weight: 531 grams

Description:
Bharatmata delves into the complex relationship between nationalism, reason, and religion within Indian political thought. Sugata Basu presents a profound analysis of India's political discourse, drawing on historical debates, major figures, and the evolution of the nation's identity.

• The book critically examines the concept of India as a motherland, exploring how various thinkers and leaders, such as Rabindranath Tagore, Gandhi, Nehru, Subhas Chandra Bose, Aurobindo, and Jinnah, shaped the political landscape of India.
• Basu addresses the tension between secular nationalism and religious communalism, providing a fresh perspective on these ongoing debates.
• Through historical analysis, the book questions why universalism and patriotism often stand in opposition, and why harmony and unity are misinterpreted across both religious and secular circles.
• The book emphasizes political ethics, national sovereignty, and the idea of a united Indian identity that respects the diversity of its communities.
• On India's 70th Independence Anniversary, Bharatmata offers an insightful exploration of the country's future rooted in cultural inclusivity and historical understanding.

Why Read This Book:

• Provides a nuanced examination of India's national identity and its evolving political discourse.
• Addresses contemporary debates on secularism, communalism, and nationalism with historical insight.
• Offers a new perspective on the relationship between cultural unity and political sovereignty in India.

About the Author:

• Sugata Basu is the Gardiner Professor of History at Harvard University.
• He holds a doctorate from Cambridge University and has taught at Tufts University before joining Harvard.
• He is the grandson of Sharat Chandra Bose, Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose's uncle.
• His notable works include Peasant Labour and Colonial Capital and A Hundred Horizons: The Indian Ocean in the Age of Global Empire.