S R Bakshi
136 books
This academic work has been weaved into three volumes, divided into various phases of Assam. Volume one contains fifteen chapters, appendices and the revolt of 1857, volume second deals with eight chapters having thrust upon the national upsurge and the third one has given emphasis on society and economy of Assam.
Volume Title:V. 1. Social ideology and legacy; V. 2. Role of eminent Muslims; V. 3. Role of women.
Sri Sankaracharya was one of the brightest minds in the firmament of medieval Hindu philosophy and a mighty force in the restitution of numerous thoughts and beliefs. In fact, he was deeply attracted towards asceticism at an early age. He was a erudite scholar, a very fine orator and could discuss any thing with deep knowledge and confidence. He wrote on the principles of Upanishads, Bhagavad Gita and the Brahma Sutra. He opined that there is but one God and he ...
The theme has deep bearing on the social philosophy of Sant Nirankari Baba who in the last five decades has created a disciplined army of his followers not only in our sub-continent, but also in several foreign countries. His annual congregations are held with much success and thousands of his dedicated followers come to attend it with love and respect for the Babaji. Social service to humanity, truthfulness and disciplined life are the main principles of this ...
The contribution of Sir Syed Ahmad Khan in several fields was unique in the annals of our history. Born in a well-to-do family of Uttar Pradesh, he took much interest in the development of education, by supporting the cause of a college which later on developed into the Aligarh Muslim University. A nationalist leader as he was he did much for the welfare of Muslims and undertook measures for their socio-economic progress. The theme deals in brief about Syed Ahmad ...
Born in a small village in Northern Kerala, Ramdas was greatly influenced by the religious bhajans of his father. From his early years, he began to devote his time towards prayer and chanting of his father’s mantra i.e. Shri Ram Jai Ram Jai Jai Ram. With the belief that Ram was the only reality, he began to lead a very simple life of an ascetic. He toured in India, South East Asia and America. He opined, ‘he is our constant companion. We can talk to him. That ...
Rabindra Nath Tagore achieved international fame on account of his superb academic qualities of a poet. In his writings, speeches and correspondence with learned persons, he showed his remarkable scholarly worth while dealing with socio-economic, cultural, educational and political problems. He wrote about the common man and his theme were simple in language to be easily understood by one and all. The foundation of Santiniketan in the rural surroundings and its ...
The theme containing ten chapters along with a glossary and bibliography deal with the poetic talents and working of mind of the great poet, Sant Surdas who clearly identified his ideology with the problems and life style of common man. His truth and sincerity in his work as well as his clarity in thought had endeared him among the galaxy of poets of his age. Above all, his language and ideas were simple to be easily understood by one and all. He gave vent to his ...
In the long drawn political struggle for the attainment of Swaraj, D.P. Mishra played a dominant role along with Pandit Ravi Shankar Shukla, a dedicated Congress stalwart in Madhya Pradesh. As his cabinet colleague and, later on, as Chief Minister of Madhya Pradesh, Mishra’s achievements were unique. He was a fine administrator and did much for the upliftment of his province. He was an author, an orator, a parliamentarian and an educationist. He was also the ...