Amader Nivedita

• Author: Shankari Prasad Basu
• Genre: Ramakrishna - Sarada - Vivekananda - Nivedita Discussions
• Cover: Hardcover
• ISBN: 9788170668244
• Pages: 88
• Weight: 178 grams

Key Highlights:

• Amader Nivedita focuses on the life and contributions of Sister Nivedita, a key figure in the Ramakrishna-Vivekananda movement.
• The book delves into Nivedita's journey, her deep connection with Swami Vivekananda, and her impactful work in the social and educational spheres.
• Highlights the influence of Sister Nivedita in the spiritual and social landscape of Bengal, with a special emphasis on her role in empowering women and contributing to education.
• The text also discusses her invaluable contributions to the Ramakrishna-Vivekananda movement and the larger Indian renaissance.

About the Author, Shankari Prasad Basu:

• Born: October 21, 1928, in Howrah.
• Deep connection with the Ramakrishna-Vivekananda Ashram from an early age.
• Education: Studied at Vivekananda Institution, Ripon College, Presidency College, and Calcutta University.
• Holds a first-class first in M.A. in Bengali literature.
• Began his career as a teacher, later serving at Calcutta University from 1962 and retiring as a Ramathanu Lahiri Professor in 1993.
• He has extensively studied and written about Swami Vivekananda, Bhagini Nivedita, and the Ramakrishna Movement, with notable works on these subjects.
• His notable works include Nivedita Lokamata, which remains an important reference in the study of Nivedita’s life and legacy.
• A significant political and cricket literature writer, having contributed several books on Subhas Chandra Bose and cricket.
• Received several prestigious awards, including:
  • Sahitya Akademi Award (1978) for the book Bikekananda O Samakalin Bharati.
  • Ananda Puraskar (1979)
  • Vivekananda Award (1980)
  • Sarojini Basu Medal, Calcutta University (1992)
  • Vedanta Society Centenary Award, New York (1994)
  • Vidyasagar Award (1996).