The Religious Problem in India: Four Lectures Delivered During the Twenty-Sixth Annual Convention of the Theosophical Society at Adyar, Madras, 1901 (Classic Reprint) - Hardcover

Annie Wood Besant

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 0483405701 ISBN 13: 9780483405707

Publisher: Forgotten Books, 2018

Synopsis

Explore a bold, empathetic view of India’s religions and how they can unite.

This collection presents lectures that examine Jainism, Sikhism, and Hinduism through a Theosophical lens, inviting readers to see shared values and common goals.

In a clear, accessible voice, the author argues for a spiritual foundation as the key to national renewal. The book also outlines the role of the Theosophical Society as a “nucleus” for growth across faiths, education, and culture. It invites readers to consider how devotion, study, and mutual respect can strengthen Indian unity without erasing difference.

• Understand how Jainism and Hinduism relate, and what they can teach each other about education and moral duty
• See Sikhism presented as a faith rooted in love, devotion, and effort to unite diverse communities
• Learn the author’s vision of building a nation from many faiths through spirituality, education, and constructive dialogue
• Explore the concept of a “nucleus” that prompts growth and reform across religions and society

Ideal for readers curious about religious harmony, historical perspectives on India, and the Theosophical approach to spirituality and education.

Edition details

• Publisher: Forgotten Books
• Publication date: 2018
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0483405701
• ISBN 13: 9780483405707
• Binding: Hardcover
• Number of pages: 126