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  The Heritage of India A.L. Basham, the author of this lesson, was deeply interested in Indian culture, its traditions and customs. He makes us realize that the ancient Hindu civilization, assimilating the best in different cultures, continues with its cultural tradition which will never be lost. . According to the author, Mahatma Gandhi developed the theme of social service as a religious duty, and the development still continues. The author believes that Gandhiji, though an epitome of Hindu tradition, was much influenced by Western ideas. His passionate love of the undeveloped and his antipathy to caste, were unorthodox in the extreme and owed more to European 19th century liberalism than anything Indian. This championing of women’s right is also the result of Western influence. But there is no denying to the fact that Gandhi and his followers of the Indian National Congress have given new orientation and new life to Hindu culture, after centuries of stagnation. Indians of comin...

  Women’s Education We are living in an age where there are great opportunities for women in social work, public life and administration. Society needs women of disciplined minds and restrained manners. Hence, women’s education is of paramount importance in present time. Dr. Radhakrishnan is not satisfied with the type of education that Indian women are getting. Girls education is not widespread so the institutions imparting education to girls should be encouraged. The education, so imparted, must not only be broad but should also be deep and purposeful. According to the author, compassion, daya, is the quality which is more characteristic of women than of men. It is therefore, essential for every human being, men and women alike, to develop the quality of considerateness, kindness and compassion. Without these qualities we are only human animals, nara pasu, not more than that. Dr, Radhakrishnan says that the study of our great classics, such as the Ramayana, Upnishad, etc., and co...

    The Homecoming  LESSON at a Glance In The Homecoming by Rabindranath Tagore we have the theme of conflict, control, responsibility, love and isolation. Taken from his Collected Stories collection the story is narrated in the third person by an unnamed narrator and from the beginning of the story the reader realises that Tagore may be exploring the theme of conflict. Makhan will not listen to Phatik when he tells him to get off the log. If anything Makhan is being defiant though he does pay a price for his defiance. Phatik and his friends roll the log over and Makhan falls off. This causes Makhan to hit Phatik and it is interesting that Phatik doesn’t retaliate. However this is not how Phatik’s mother sees things when Makhan returns home and tells his version of events. Phatik is the one who is blamed for hitting his brother and bringing conflict into the home. What is also interesting about Phatik’s mother is the fact that she has no control over him. He is not neces...