Ishwar Theke Vidyasagar (Bengali Version)

Book Details

• Publisher: Deep Prakashan

• Author: Sk Manirul Islam

• Language: Bengali

• ISBN: 9789349189003

About the Book

Ishwar Theke Vidyasagar (Bengali Version) presents an engaging introduction to the life and achievements of Ishwar Chandra Vidyasagar, one of the most respected figures of the Bengali and Indian Renaissance. Widely remembered for his immense scholarship and compassionate heart, Vidyasagar was both a pioneering educator and a courageous social reformer.

The book highlights his remarkable contributions to education and society, including the promotion of women’s education, reforms in the educational system, the establishment of schools, the creation of important textbooks, and his tireless efforts to introduce widow remarriage and oppose the practice of polygamy. Through these initiatives, he fought against several social injustices and superstitions prevalent in nineteenth-century Bengal.

In a concise and accessible manner, the book presents key events and aspects of Vidyasagar’s life along with his family background and major achievements. The narrative is written in simple language so that students as well as general readers can easily understand and appreciate his legacy. The volume also includes selected educational passages from his famous primer Barnaparichay, quotations from eminent personalities about Vidyasagar, some of his own sayings, and poems by distinguished poets dedicated to his life and work.