Brahmabandhab Upadhyay

by Julius J. Lipner

This meticulously researched book is a story of Brahmabandhab Upadhyay who was described by Rabindranath Tagore as a 'Roman Catholic ascetic yet a Vedantin--spirited, fearless, self--denying, learned and uncommonly influential' and who played a key role in the struggle for independence. It will be an absorbing read for all those interested in India's struggle for independence, the construction of national identity, and the political, religious and cultural life during one of the most vibrant periods of Indian history.

About the Author:

JULIUS J. LIPNER lectures in Indian and Comparative Religion in the Faculty of Divinity, University of Cambridge, UK.