The article attempts to capture the multifarious ways in which Swami Vivekananda's ideas of 'Man-... more The article attempts to capture the multifarious ways in which Swami Vivekananda's ideas of 'Man-Making' were translated into 'Nation-Building' by Sister Nivedita. All her efforts in diverse domains were to bring about a certain conception of Nationality (that was the term she used) to India, in the hearts and minds of the people. What she meant by Nationality was having a country /nation to identify with, which identification becomes an essential part of the individual's self-concept. That to Nivedita was the starting point for any national consciousness.
This paper traces the development of educational ideas of Sister Nivedita, from the time she was ... more This paper traces the development of educational ideas of Sister Nivedita, from the time she was a teacher in England to when she had blossomed into a visionary of national consciousness in India. It traces the influence of the ideas of Western educationists like Pestalozzi and Froebel on her, and how in light of the new direction her life got through Swami Vivekananda, and with the added exposure of Indian society, she applied them to her work in India. The Paper highlights some key elements and thrusts in Nivedita's Educational Vision-like Mass Education, Women's Education, Manual and Technical Education, and most importantly, Education in 'Nationality' (or National Consciousness). To her, educating the countrymen was the duty most sacred, and education's goal was primarily social and directed towards expanding the consciousness of a person, while bringing about a purification of one's heart and will. For Indians, who had a well-established 'family ideal', she thought education had to play a role in expanding the ideal to the level of identification with the entire nation, and (consequently) humanity at large.
Not too many persons these days have heard of the genius of Dilipkumar Roy-a great singer, songwr... more Not too many persons these days have heard of the genius of Dilipkumar Roy-a great singer, songwriter, composer, musicologist, biographer and playwright who was a giant of the artistic and intellectual firmament of the twentieth century India. Roy was one of the chief disciples of Sri Aurobindo, a very close friend of Netaji Subhaschandra Bose, and a much adored spiritual guide to many in his later life. While he was still young he met world luminaries like Romain Rolland, Bertrand Russell, Georges Duhamel, and Hermann Hesse, and had opportunities to discuss at considerable length a variety of topics with great compatriots like Mahatma Gandhi, Tagore, and of course Sri Aurobindo.
Dr Bhupendranath Datta, the youngest brother of Swami Vivekananda is a much less-known figure tha... more Dr Bhupendranath Datta, the youngest brother of Swami Vivekananda is a much less-known figure than his illustrious brother but had a life which was far from ordinary. He had been a revolutionary driven to long years in exile, an active participant in early years of the International Communist Movement, a worker for the cause of peasants and workers in India, and a scholar of considerable accomplishment. In this essay as we look at his life and contributions, we also get glimpses of the Bengal revolutionary movement, the efforts of the revolutionaries in exile during the First World War, the beginnings of Indian labour movement and Communism, and his brother Vivekananda through his eyes. Early Life Bhupendranath was born on 4th September, 1880 in Calcutta. His father, Biswanath Datta, was an attorney at the Calcutta High Court. He was youngest among his siblings (three brothers and
The article attempts to capture the multifarious ways in which Swami Vivekananda's ideas of 'Man-... more The article attempts to capture the multifarious ways in which Swami Vivekananda's ideas of 'Man-Making' were translated into 'Nation-Building' by Sister Nivedita. All her efforts in diverse domains were to bring about a certain conception of Nationality (that was the term she used) to India, in the hearts and minds of the people. What she meant by Nationality was having a country /nation to identify with, which identification becomes an essential part of the individual's self-concept. That to Nivedita was the starting point for any national consciousness.
This paper traces the development of educational ideas of Sister Nivedita, from the time she was ... more This paper traces the development of educational ideas of Sister Nivedita, from the time she was a teacher in England to when she had blossomed into a visionary of national consciousness in India. It traces the influence of the ideas of Western educationists like Pestalozzi and Froebel on her, and how in light of the new direction her life got through Swami Vivekananda, and with the added exposure of Indian society, she applied them to her work in India. The Paper highlights some key elements and thrusts in Nivedita's Educational Vision-like Mass Education, Women's Education, Manual and Technical Education, and most importantly, Education in 'Nationality' (or National Consciousness). To her, educating the countrymen was the duty most sacred, and education's goal was primarily social and directed towards expanding the consciousness of a person, while bringing about a purification of one's heart and will. For Indians, who had a well-established 'family ideal', she thought education had to play a role in expanding the ideal to the level of identification with the entire nation, and (consequently) humanity at large.
Not too many persons these days have heard of the genius of Dilipkumar Roy-a great singer, songwr... more Not too many persons these days have heard of the genius of Dilipkumar Roy-a great singer, songwriter, composer, musicologist, biographer and playwright who was a giant of the artistic and intellectual firmament of the twentieth century India. Roy was one of the chief disciples of Sri Aurobindo, a very close friend of Netaji Subhaschandra Bose, and a much adored spiritual guide to many in his later life. While he was still young he met world luminaries like Romain Rolland, Bertrand Russell, Georges Duhamel, and Hermann Hesse, and had opportunities to discuss at considerable length a variety of topics with great compatriots like Mahatma Gandhi, Tagore, and of course Sri Aurobindo.
Dr Bhupendranath Datta, the youngest brother of Swami Vivekananda is a much less-known figure tha... more Dr Bhupendranath Datta, the youngest brother of Swami Vivekananda is a much less-known figure than his illustrious brother but had a life which was far from ordinary. He had been a revolutionary driven to long years in exile, an active participant in early years of the International Communist Movement, a worker for the cause of peasants and workers in India, and a scholar of considerable accomplishment. In this essay as we look at his life and contributions, we also get glimpses of the Bengal revolutionary movement, the efforts of the revolutionaries in exile during the First World War, the beginnings of Indian labour movement and Communism, and his brother Vivekananda through his eyes. Early Life Bhupendranath was born on 4th September, 1880 in Calcutta. His father, Biswanath Datta, was an attorney at the Calcutta High Court. He was youngest among his siblings (three brothers and
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