Nivedita Lokmata 1 Part 1

• Author: Shankariprasad Basu (শঙ্করীপ্রসাদ বসু)
• Genre: Ramakrishna - Sarada - Vivekananda - Nivedita Prasanga
• Format: Hardcover
• ISBN: 9788170669722
• Pages: 400
• Weight: 525 grams

About the Book

📖 Nivedita Lokmata is a comprehensive biographical and historical account of Sister Nivedita (Margaret E. Noble, 1867-1911), the devoted disciple of Swami Vivekananda and a key figure in India’s cultural and nationalist movements. This book delves into her spiritual journey, intellectual contributions, and active participation in India’s struggle for self-awakening.

🔹 Key Highlights:

• Nivedita’s spiritual transformation under Swami Vivekananda
• Her influence in the Ramakrishna Order and Indian society
• Previously unpublished letters of Nivedita and correspondence with eminent personalities like Jagdish Chandra Bose, Ramesh Chandra Dutt, G.K. Gokhale, Abanindranath Tagore, and many others
• Her role in India’s nationalist movement, including her covert political activities
• Her contributions to science, education, and Indian art movements

🔹 The book is meticulously researched, featuring rare photographs, historical documents, and unpublished writings that provide deep insights into Nivedita’s life and work.

About the Author

📖 Shankariprasad Basu (1928 - ), an eminent scholar, dedicated his career to the study of Swami Vivekananda, Sister Nivedita, and the Ramakrishna movement.

📖 His works include seven volumes on Vivekananda’s influence in contemporary India, for which he received the Sahitya Akademi Award (1978).

📖 Notable Awards & Recognitions:

• Ananda Puraskar (1979)
• Vivekananda Award (1980)
• Sarojini Basu Medal from the University of Calcutta (1992)
• Centenary Award from the New York Vedanta Society (1994)
• Vidyasagar Award (1996)

📖 Apart from spiritual and nationalist history, he pioneered Bengali cricket literature, writing seven books on cricket and later compiling them into a two-volume cricket omnibus.

🔹 A must-read for those interested in Indian history, spirituality, and the nationalist movement