An Anthology on Aspects of Indian Culture
author: Dr. V. Raghavan
edition: 2002, Dr. V Raghavan Institute of Performing Arts, Chennai
pages: 518
ISBN-10: 819219941X
ISBN-13: 9788192199412
Topic: History
Chapter 38 - Traditional Roots of Some Leading Gandhian Ideas and Ideals
This chapter describes Traditional Roots of Some Leading Gandhian Ideas and Ideals located on page 443 in the book An Anthology on Aspects of Indian Culture compiled by Dr. V. Raghavan. This book comprises a variety and integration in the pattern of Indian Culture. This theme is supported by another paper on ‘Religious Harmony’ which begins with an apt quotation form the Mahabharatha.
This present collection reveals, in essence, the multi-faceted approach of Dr. Raghavan, as a true and sincere torch-bearer of the best of ancient Indian cultural values. This volume—including Traditional Roots of Some Leading Gandhian Ideas and Ideals—would certainly be of great interest to the young and the old, and to the lay and the learned alike.
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[Foreword]