Publisher's Synopsis
Pandita Ramabai: The Story of Her Life is a biographical account of the life of Pandita Ramabai, an Indian social reformer, scholar, and feminist who lived from 1858 to 1922. The book, written by Helen S. Dyer, is a detailed exploration of Ramabai's life, from her childhood in a Brahmin family to her travels to England and the United States, where she studied and advocated for women's education and rights.The book covers Ramabai's early life in India, where she was raised in a conservative Brahmin family and received a traditional education. However, after the death of her parents and husband, Ramabai became increasingly interested in social reform and began to challenge traditional gender roles and caste hierarchies.Ramabai's travels to England and the United States are also covered in detail, as she studied at various universities and institutions and became involved in the women's suffrage movement. She also founded the Mukti Mission, a home for widows and orphans in India, and worked to improve the lives of women and children in her home country.Overall, Pandita Ramabai: The Story of Her Life is a comprehensive and engaging biography of a remarkable woman who played a significant role in the social and cultural history of India.1900. The story of Pandita Ramabai, founder of the Mukti Mission in India. Ramabai was born into an orthodox Hindu family in 1858. This exceptionally brilliant woman later came to know Jesus Christ personally, was dramatically changed, and went on to become one of the most outstanding women leaders in India.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.
